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> Antitrust |
In conjunction with its expert economists, AEP provides expert testimony and analysis on issues involving natural resources and energy economics. Such analysis includes consideration of the use of depletable and renewable resources, gasoline market dynamics, energy demand, and policy considerations. In addition, analysis
of energy issues often occurs in the broader context of complex litigation
involving antitrust and breach-of-contract claims. AEP applies its expertise
in these areas to analyze liability and damages issues in the special
context of energy, oil, and gas. |
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Fletcher Challenge Energy Ltd. v. Electricity Corp. of New Zealand Ltd. |
Electricity Corporation of New Zealand (ECNZ) sought to guarantee its supply of natural gas by signing a "Heads of Agreement" with Fletcher Challenge Energy Ltd. After subsequent negotiations failed to produce a formal, detailed agreement, Fletcher Challenge asked the High Court of New Zealand for a declaratory judgment that the Heads of Agreement was a valid contract. AEP prepared written rebuttal testimony that criticized the testimony of ECNZ's experts and argued that the Heads of Agreement was sufficiently complete and unambiguous to be a legally enforceable contract. |
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