Company Market Research Report: Balch & Bingham LLP

Company Overview

Name: Balch & Bingham LLP

Mission of the Company: Dedicated to serving clients, colleagues, profession, and communities for over 100 years, the firm focuses on offering creative and practical solutions to legal challenges, fostering teamwork, balance, and advancement opportunities.

Founded: Established in 1922. No further details on founders available.

Key People in the Company:

M. Stanford Blanton, Managing Partner

Lyle D. Larson, Partner

Peter D. LeJeune, Energy Practice Leader, Partner

Alan D. Lovett, Partner

Drew W. Johnson, Counsel

Headquarters: No precise headquarters location mentioned.

Number of Employees: No information is available.

Revenue: No information is available.

Known For: Balch & Bingham is recognized for its work in highly regulated industries such as energy, financial services, and healthcare, with a strong presence in energy regulatory and litigation practices, especially in nuclear and electricity sectors.

Products

Legal Services

Balch & Bingham provides a wide range of legal services, but specific product offerings are not detailed beyond their involvement in various industries.

Key Practice Areas:

Energy Practice:

Focuses on energy transactions, regulatory compliance, litigation, and policy formation.

Engages in complex transactions and regulatory landscapes, especially within the federal and state energy sectors.

Nuclear Energy:

Known for representing businesses in development, licensing, and proceedings related to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Electricity:

Includes regulatory proceedings, investigations, mergers and acquisitions, and labor relations, engaging in virtual PPAs and shared facility arrangements.

Recent Developments

Personnel

Drew Johnson's Return: Drew Johnson rejoined as counsel in the Energy Practice in Atlanta, bringing expertise in energy transactions and regulatory matters.

New Associates: Eleven new associates were welcomed, contributing to Corporate & Commercial, Environmental & Natural Resources, Estate Planning & Trusts, and Litigation Practices.

Awards & Recognitions

Chambers Global Recognition: For the fifth year, recognized for USA Energy: Nuclear and Electricity practices.

Benchmark Litigation Recognition: Thirteen attorneys recognized as leading practitioners for 2025.

Diversity Leadership: Acknowledged by the Birmingham Business Journal for leadership in diversity.

Events & Engagements

Balch Attorneys at Conferences: Engagements such as the Alabama Fall Municipal Law Conference and Virginia Environmental Health & Safety Conference.

Pro Bono Week Celebration: Balch celebrated 2024 Pro Bono Week, signifying ongoing community engagement.

Programs

Balch Business Boost: Dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs of color and women-owned businesses with legal services to fuel growth and eliminate barriers.

Partnerships and Collaborations

Strategic Partnerships: Drew Johnson previously engaged in cross-border M&A transactions and joint ventures prior to rejoining Balch & Bingham, reflecting the firm’s focus on strategic advisory and collaboration initiatives.

Additional Information

No information is available regarding the launch of new products, features added to existing products, or additional recent partnerships beyond the personnel changes and strategic initiatives mentioned.

This report provides a snapshot of Balch & Bingham's current position in the legal and energy industries, focusing on their expertise, recent developments, and strategic focus areas. Much of the firm’s reputation rests on its deep involvement in energy regulation and litigation, fostering a dynamic culture and community engagement.