Bio

D. Kirk Morgan practice focuses on complex energy issues, but clients can count on him to make things understandable and be commercially minded. According to Chambers USA clients comment that Kirk's “work ethic is unquestionable and his work product is impeccable” (2021), that he is “one of the best in the business; he’s instrumental to our success” (2020), “at the cutting edge of regulatory issues in the oil and gas space; his mastery of this area helps us successfully navigate sometimes rough waters” (2019), and how he “has a deep understating of the regulator with whom we interact; he has been instrumental in guiding our transactions in a way that satisfies our commercial needs while complying with sometimes arcane regulatory requirements” (2018). Kirk provides strategic advice to oil and gas pipelines and project developers with respect to jurisdictional issues, rate options, capacity allocation methodologies, regulated practices, and business opportunities. He is regularly called upon by pipeline clients and developers regarding new infrastructure projects, including greenfield pipelines and expansion projects. This requires him to lead clients through the process of preparing open season materials, negotiating and drafting precedent and transportation agreements, and preparing tariffs. Kirk also works closely with clients to obtain regulatory approvals required for new pipeline infrastructure. In addition to the matters he routinely handles for pipeline companies, Kirk works with producers, marketers, and end users in connection with oil and gas transactions and compliance with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission requirements. Kirk also helps institutional investors and private equity funds understand and navigate the energy regulatory requirements applicable to oil and gas investments, mergers, acquisitions, and restructuring transactions.