D.C.People moves
Willkie hires Westinghouse nuclear counsel Raphael Kuyler as Washington energy partner
Willkie Farr & Gallagher hired Raphael Kuyler, a nuclear lawyer who joins from Westinghouse Electric, as a partner in its power and renewable energy practice in Washington, Bloomberg Law reported October 13, 2026. Law360 Pulse covered the hire October 14. Bloomberg Law said Kuyler advised Westinghouse on nuclear regulatory matters worldwide and led contract negotiations for major reactor projects.
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Key points
- Kuyler joins Willkie's power and renewable energy practice as a partner in Washington, D.C.Bloomberg LawLaw360 Pulse
- He joins from Westinghouse Electric, where he worked in-house as a nuclear lawyer.Bloomberg LawLaw360 Pulse
- His work included nuclear regulatory advice and commercial contract negotiations for major reactor projects in the U.S., Europe and beyond.Bloomberg Law
- His practice also spanned nuclear liability, government contracts, trade compliance, environmental and employment issues.Bloomberg Law
- Law360 Pulse framed the hire as expanding Willkie's nuclear energy offerings in the capital.Law360 Pulse