Keyes & Fox LLP - Oakland, CA
Keyes and Fox LLP is a premier national clean energy and regulatory boutique law firm founded in 2008 by partners Jason Keyes and Kevin Fox. Headquartered in Oakland at 436 14th Street, the firm provides sophisticated legal counsel to renewable energy developers, community choice aggregators, electric vehicle charging networks, and large energy purchasers, representing clients before public utility commissions across the nation and structuring landmark commercial transactions.
National Leaders in Clean Energy Law and Utility Regulation in Oakland
Established in 2008, Keyes and Fox LLP has stood at the leading edge of the clean energy transition for nearly two decades. Operating from downtown Oakland, the firm pairs regulatory vision with unmatched transactional proficiency, serving solar and energy storage developers, public agencies, municipal power providers, and corporate energy buyers nationwide. When substantial energy assets, utility ratemaking decisions, or complex contracts are at issue, retaining a seasoned contract lawyer or an experienced business litigation lawyer is paramount to success. Keyes and Fox LLP provides the specialized strategic focus required to shape policy before state utility commissions, litigate regulatory disputes, and close high-value commercial transactions.
Comprehensive Regulatory Advocacy and Administrative Litigation
State public utility commissions and federal agencies wield enormous power over grid access, electricity rates, and market rules. The attorneys at Keyes and Fox have appeared before more than 40 state public utilities commissions and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), shaping the legal framework for modern distributed generation and energy markets.
- Public utilities commission proceedings: Representing clean energy companies and trade coalitions in utility general rate cases, cost of capital reviews, and tariff design proceedings.
- Interconnection and market access: Resolving complex grid interconnection disputes, open access transmission tariff compliance, and wholesale power market participation rules.
- Community choice aggregation counsel: Serving as regulatory counsel for community choice aggregators in resource adequacy proceedings, power charge indifference adjustments, and energy procurement.
- Administrative litigation and appeals: Litigating contested regulatory disputes, defending clients in state utility investigations, and managing administrative hearings before California administrative law judges.
Sophisticated Clean Energy Transactions and Commercial Contracts
In addition to regulatory proceedings, Keyes and Fox acts as dedicated contract lawyers handling large-scale energy infrastructure deals. The firm's transactional attorneys have negotiated agreements for over 10 gigawatts of renewable generation and energy storage capacity.
- Drafting and negotiating power purchase agreements, virtual power plant contracts, and renewable energy offtake agreements.
- Structuring engineering, procurement, and construction contracts alongside equipment supply and long-term maintenance agreements.
- Conducting rigorous legal due diligence for mergers, corporate acquisitions, and project company purchases.
- Drafting commercial real estate leases, site option agreements, access easements, and local land use approvals for solar farms and battery storage sites.
Business Litigation and Strategic Counsel for the Energy Sector
When commercial partnerships collapse or contractual obligations are breached, Keyes and Fox provides assertive business litigation representation in state and federal forums. The practice resolves high-stakes commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, and tariff enforcement matters, protecting the financial investments of energy pioneers. Recognized in Chambers USA and Super Lawyers, the firm's partners combine deep subject-matter knowledge with relentless advocacy. If you need to hire a business litigation attorney or consult a contract lawyer in Oakland for energy projects, Keyes and Fox LLP delivers unparalleled legal capability.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the heart of Downtown Oakland, inside the lively business core, just steps away from the historic Frank H. Ogawa Plaza and Oakland City Hall.
Building Location
Housed on the 13th floor of the iconic 16-story Historic Central Building, a classic Beaux-Arts style skyscraper completed in 1926, located close to Golden Lotus Vegetarian.
Parking Details
While the building does not have private visitor parking, several public paid garages are nearby, including the underground City Center Parking Garage and the Trans Pacific Centre Garage.
Public Transit
Served by Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Route Orange/Red/Yellow (Richmond / Berryessa / SF / Millbrae); nearest stop is at 12th Street / Oakland City Center Station.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic Beaux-Arts lobby of the 16-story Historic Central Building at 436 14th Street, and take one of the passenger elevators up to the 13th floor to locate Suite 1305.