Law360 Covers Return of Drew Johnson to Balch’s Energy Practice

Drew Johnson, counsel in the Atlanta office and member of the firm’s Energy Practice, was spotlighted in Law360 where he shared insights on his decision to return to Balch & Bingham and how he plans to leverage his two decades of experience in energy and transactional matters to benefit the firm’s clients.

Drew brings his expertise in energy regulatory and transactional matters, as well as corporate strategy and operations. Before rejoining the firm’s Energy Practice, he served as Vice President at a strategic advisory firm specializing in cross-border M&A and joint ventures. 

In the Law360 article published October 22, 2024, Drew expressed his excitement for rejoining the firm.

“I had been missing private practice and knew I wanted to return, especially to a firm like Balch, where I'd experienced firsthand the outstanding quality of work, particularly in the energy sector," Law360 quoted Drew as saying. "The opportunity to rejoin such a highly regarded team felt like the perfect chance to refocus my career in the energy world, and I'm excited to contribute again alongside the incredible talent here.”

At Balch, Drew practice will focus on energy transactions, drafting and negotiating complex long-term agreements, and navigating federal and state regulatory matters. He will also provide support on corporate transactional matters.

In his interview, Drew also emphasized how his advisory firm experience complements his previous role in Balch’s Energy Practice.  

"This combination of experiences gives me a well-rounded perspective when tackling client challenges. I can blend energy insights with business strategies, and I'm excited to return to Balch & Bingham to collaborate with this talented team and deliver the best possible service to our clients,” Law 360 quoted Drew as saying. 

For more than 100 years, Balch's Energy Practice has been at the forefront of the energy sector, helping clients navigate complex challenges, market demands and emerging technologies.  The firm represents a wide range of entities in the energy arenas—ranging from electric utilities, energy cooperatives, independent power producers, project developers, and investment funds.

Balch's deep bench of talent includes some of the industry's leading practitioners, who regularly appear before state public utility commissions, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Ninety percent of the firm’s attorneys work with Energy and/or Natural Resources clients.