Atty. Frank Lee

Atty. Frank Lee

Frank Lee uses his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the energy industry to advise clients on corporate finance, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, SEC compliance and corporate governance matters. He started his legal career at an energy-focused boutique and draws on his years of experience in his work on behalf of renewable energy developers, project sponsors and solar panel manufacturers, as well as publicly traded and privately held companies, investment banks and private equity funds, on acquisitions, divestitures and commercial arrangements.

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Profile Summary

About Frank Lee at a glance

Frank Lee is a energy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Bracewell LLP. Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Frank Lee uses his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the energy industry to advise clients on corporate finance, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, SEC compliance and corporate governance matters
  • He started his legal career at an energy-focused boutique and draws on his years of experience in his work on behalf of renewable energy developers, project sponsors and solar panel manufacturers, as well as publicly traded and privately held companies, investment banks and private equity funds, on acquisitions, divestitures and commercial arrangements
  • Frank also represents issuers and underwriters in various securities offerings and other financings
  • Within the last decade, he has been involved in the issuance of more than $15 billion of securities
  • Frank acts as regular underwriter’s and issuer’s counsel for several US utilities and energy companies
  • He has also represented clients on transactions involving the financing, development, acquisition and sale of transmission and generation facilities — including merchant and peaking fossil fuel facilities — and renewable generation facilities, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal and waste-to-energy facilities

Practice Areas Explained

Frank Lee's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Frank Lee handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Frank Lee

Where is Frank Lee's law office located?
Frank Lee's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Bracewell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frank Lee handle?
Frank Lee focuses on energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Frank Lee go to law school?
Frank Lee earned their education at (J.D., 1987).
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What awards or recognition has Frank Lee received?
Frank Lee's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
- 2026

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