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.
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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.