Blank Rome welcomed two new energy partners in Pittsburgh this week, capitalizing on the closure of Norton Rose Fulbright’s office in the city earlier this month.

Amy Barrette and Jeremy Mercer joined Blank Rome on Jan. 17 as partners in the energy, environment and mass torts practice group. Both handle complex commercial litigation for upstream oil and gas companies, and Barrette also represents clients in matters before the Pennsylvania Environmental Hearing Board and counsels them on other environmental matters.