Will Fork represents electric utilities and companies on international energy transaction, export control, nuclear liability and domestic regulatory issues.

Anne Leidich is a go-to lawyer in the nuclear energy industry on nuclear regulatory issues ranging from complex export control questions and nuclear licensing advice to high-stakes federal court litigation.

Allison Leopold Tilley is Chambers-ranked, named one of the top “Women Leaders in Tech Law” by The Recorder for six consecutive years and hailed as the Technology “Dealmaker of the Year” by The Deal. Based in Silicon Valley, Allison advises technology companies, including on their formation, venture capital financings, multibillion-dollar M&As, public offerings, securities transactions, SPAC transactions and board governance.

As a partner in Pillsbury’s Tax team for Business & Financial Transactions, Don Lonczak has over 30 years of transactional tax experience involving planning for commercial transactions, ranging from mergers and other acquisitions, joint ventures, spin-offs, debt restructurings, public and private financings, and derivatives.

The Honorable Jeffrey S. Merrifield, a former presidential appointee to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, previously co-led the firm’s Energy Transition Practice as well as Pillsbury’s Nuclear Energy Team. With over 40 years of experience on the nexus of energy and environmental matters, he is widely recognized as an international thought leader on nuclear power, fusion energy and the deployment of complex energy systems for the avoidance of carbon generation.

Jenny (Jia) Sheng is the Managing Partner of Pillsbury’s Beijing office and a partner in the firm’s Corporate practice. She advises Chinese and multinational companies on cross-border transactions, international trade and regulatory compliance, helping clients navigate evolving geopolitical developments and regulatory change affecting global business and investment. Clients highly value Jenny for her ability to bridge legal, regulatory and commercial considerations, translating complex geopolitical and regulatory developments into practical strategies that help businesses continue operating and growing across borders.

Pillsbury Energy partner Jay Silberg is one of the nuclear power industry’s “go-to” lawyers, responsible for licensing many U.S. nuclear plants and litigating precedent-setting cases.

Pillsbury partner Jason Stirling focuses on corporate matters for life sciences and technology clients, with an emphasis on helping early-stage companies thrive.

Steven Tepera, a member of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property practice group, focuses his practice on patent prosecution and litigation in federal and state courts, with a record of efficient and conclusive victories.

Elina Teplinsky, a leading member of Pillsbury’s International Nuclear Projects team and Energy Industry Group deputy leader, focuses on international nuclear energy matters, including advice to U.S. and global clients on transactional and regulatory issues.

Tim Walsh is outside counsel for the nuclear power industry. Tim handles a variety of matters, including complex technical litigation, internal investigations, whistleblower claims, and appellate matters for the industry.

Vincent Zabielski is recognised as one of the Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom for Energy and Natural Resources Law. His practice focuses on international nuclear energy matters, including providing strategic advice related to new-build nuclear and fusion projects, power uprates, contracts for operation and maintenance of nuclear facilities, nuclear fuel supply chain—including uranium sales, conversion, and enrichment—nuclear liability issues, international treaties, mergers and acquisition, dispute resolution, and export controls.

Sheila Harvey, Pillsbury’s Energy Industry Group leader, Hydrogen and Sustainable Finance co-leader and Climate Change & Sustainability practice leader, is an accomplished adviser on climate, energy and environmental policy and regulatory issues as well as the impact of these policies and regulations on transactional and litigation matters.

Based in the Shanghai office, Chunbin Xu has extensive experience representing Chinese and international clients in cross-border corporate transactions (including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and greenfield investments) as well as regulatory matters (including export control, sanctions, supply chain compliance and foreign investment review).

Clarence Tolliver focuses on energy regulatory, transactional and project matters, with an emphasis on nuclear fusion, nuclear fission, hydrogen, renewable energy and aerospace and aviation industries. 

Dr. Ben Hudson helps emerging and established technology companies protect complex innovations spanning physics, engineering, software, artificial intelligence, and medical devices. A registered patent agent with 13 years of experience, Ben prepares and prosecutes U.S. patent applications and develops coordinated prosecution strategies for patent portfolios in Europe, Japan, China, Canada, and Australia.