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Robert B. Gex

GexRobert
Partner
T415.276.6514
F415.276.6599
Bob Gex concentrates his practice on transactions, regulation and project finance in the energy area and counsels energy companies, financial institutions and purchasers of energy.

Representative Experience

Business restructuring

Restructured family businesses in buyout of a family member's interests.

Commercial negotiation

Represented China Basin Ball Park Company, LLC, in negotiation of electricity supply contract for sports stadium with energy service provider.

Commercial transactions

Negotiated collaborative genomic research agreements with universities for pharmaceutical company client.

Commercial transactions

Represented client in negotiation of agreements for the development of networks for advanced metering infrastructure and the licensing of proprietary technology.

Commercial transactions

Represented software company in negotiating joint venture to create business-to-business marketplace on the Internet.

Development - renewable

Represented project developer in the development of a geothermal project in Oregon.

Development - renewable

Represented San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District in development and purchase of power from solar generation facilities installed on client's property.

Legislation

Represented public agency in obtaining California legislation exempting client's electricity supply from programs and charges administered by the CPUC.

Regulatory - electric

Advising public utility district on acquisition of assets and electric distribution facilities of existing public utility, assumption of propane and electricity service to commercial and residential ratepayers, and construction of a power line to connect to the California grid.

Regulatory - electric

Represented public agency at FERC in proceeding by California Independent System Operator ('CAISO') for approval of its MRTU Tariff. ER06-615-000, et al.

Regulatory - electric

Represented San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District before California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) in obtaining exemption from proposed electric rate increases during peak usage hours. A.05-01-016

Regulatory - electric

Represented San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District before Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in connection with an amendment by the transmitting utility of a network transmission service agreement. EN06-902-000 (F.E.R.C.)

Regulatory - electric

Represented San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District before FERC in connection with an application by a utility for an increase in its transmission revenue requirement and transmission rates. ER07-1213-000 and EU08-267-000

Regulatory - electric

Represented transit district before FERC in connection with an application by its supplying utility to increase transmission rates. Read more

Sale of business

Sale of partnership interest in a general partnership in Nevada through a tax-free exchange.

Transaction - natural gas

Represented landowner in connection with the granting of easements for natural gas pipelines.

Transactions - electricity

Represented client in negotiation of various agreements and licenses in connection with its business as an internet-based seller of electricity.

Transactions - renewable

Represented the client in a purchase and sale of a limited partnership interest in a wind farm.

Additional Qualifications

  • Partner, Skjerven Morrill LLP, San Francisco
  • Partner, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro LLP, San Francisco

Professional & Community Activities

  • Power Association of Northern California
  • Conference of California Public Utility Counsel
  • Energy Bar Association
  • Western States Petroleum Association
  • Institute for Energy Law
  • American Bar Association, Section of Business Law, Section of Environment, Energy and Resources
  • CalBar, Sections: Business Law, Real Property
  • San Francisco Bar Association

Professional Recognition

  • Named as one of "America's Leading Lawyers for Business" in Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (California) by Chambers USA, 2010-2011
  • Awarded 2013 Top Rated Lawyer in Energy, Environmental, & Natural Resources by American Lawyer Media and Martindale-Hubbell