Firm News February 12, 2026
Troutman Pepper Locke Secures Expanded Chambers Global 2026 Rankings With New Practice and Individual Recognitions
Firm and Attorneys Ranked in Banking, E-Discovery, Energy, Restructuring, and Privacy Sectors
Troutman Pepper Locke and 19 attorneys were recognized in Chambers Global 2026, a comprehensive guide that ranks the top global lawyers, law firms, and in-house counsel in over 200 jurisdictions across the world. The firm achieved global recognition in seven departments: Banking & Finance: Mainly Regulatory, E-Discovery & Information Governance, Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation), Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional), Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded, and Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy.
Building on consistent year-over-year rankings, Troutman Pepper Locke earned recognition in multiple categories for the energy sector, underscoring the firm’s commitment to advancing clients’ interests and shaping the future of the industry. According to the 2026 guide, “The firm has one of the largest energy regulatory practices in the country. It is hard to think of a subject area where the firm is not able to bring its expertise to bear.”
Troutman Pepper Locke was also recognized for its privacy and cyber capabilities, with Chambers Global noting that, “The Troutman team is the perfect blend of legal expertise and business acumen, providing concise, practical counsel on how to resolve the most challenging issues in privacy, data, and AI.”
Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys received global rankings in the following categories:
E-Discovery & Information Governance
Jim Calvert
Alison Grounds
Energy: Electricity (Finance)
Eric Koontz
Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)
Donna Byrne
Amie Colby
Chris Jones
Chuck Sensiba
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Daniel Archuleta
Russell Kooistra
Mindy McGrath
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
Terry Radney
Bill Swanstrom
Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity
Ted Augustinos
David Navetta
Privacy & Data Security: Privacy
James Koenig
David Navetta
David Stauss
Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy
Adam Kobos
John Leonti
Restructuring/Insolvency
David Grant
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