Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
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Chambers Review
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a strong energy practice with capabilities across both power and oil and gas matters. Leads and arranges financing for big-ticket power transactions, with particular strength in the wind and solar spaces. Also recognized for its capabilities in the power regulatory space covering rate, rulemaking and enforcement proceedings before FERC. Further recognized for substantial strength in the oil and gas transactional space, regularly acting on upstream, midstream and downstream matters.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP advised oil and gas company Chief E&D Holdings and Tug Hill on the USD2.65 billion acquisition by Chesapeake Energy Corporation of Chief E&D Holdings and associated interests held by affiliates of Tug Hill.
Strengths
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"The team is knowledgeable, measured and supportive."
"Gibson Dunn always have an expert ready to assist."
"The team has excellent breadth of experience and skills."
"The team is knowledgeable, measured and supportive."
"Gibson Dunn always have an expert ready to assist."
"The team has excellent breadth of experience and skills."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Darden has tremendous expertise in oil and gas sector M&A and is frequently called on to handle major domestic and international transactions on behalf of prominent industry players.
"He knows the industry inside-out."
"He is a great oil and gas lawyer; someone you call for very complex transactions."
Peter Hanlon has long-standing experience assisting clients with complex financing arrangements including securities offerings. He handles financings involving conventional power and renewables assets.
"Peter is an excellent lawyer and client representative. He is extremely responsive and committed to exceeding expectations."
Hillary Holmes has a strong track record assisting on securities matters for a broad client base. She has particular expertise in capital raising and other complex transactions.
"Hillary is a very effective client advocate and technically very skilled."
"Hillary is incredibly knowledgeable, careful and thorough. She really listens to her clients and brings her vast experience to the table."
Michael De Voe Piazza advises private equity investors and oil and gas companies on M&A as well as corporate, acquisition and development financing.
Nicholas Politan is equally adept in wind, solar and traditional power transactions, acting for operators, developers and investors on M&A and financings. He adroitly handles both domestic transactions and those with cross-border elements.
"Nicholas gives you the feeling that you are his most important client and he is always on top of every detail."
Rahul Vashi handles all types of oil and gas sector work, including high-value mergers and sale and purchase agreements.
William Hollaway ably handles a range of issues across the electricity sector, including cost allocation matters for transmission owners, power generators and private equity investors. He has additional strength in assisting with FERC approval for project development and commercial transactions.
"He is a very creative thinker and a smart lawyer."
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