Corporate/Commercial - Oklahoma
What the team is known for
McAfee & Taft have a substantial bench that is well equipped to handle the full range of practice area services for Oklahoma's foremost corporates and organizations, including key energy companies, financial services providers and medical institutions. The law firm is also known for its large and sophisticated healthcare and taxation groups and ability to handle structurally or technologically complex issues in those spheres. The team offers experience of making use of various forms of government incentive programs.
Strengths
"McAfee & Taft's responsiveness has been top-tier."
"They have strong technical capabilities, good depth and broad coverage areas."
"Because they are the major player in the business transaction space in Oklahoma, they have great regional and national commercial awareness."
"There is no issue with attorneys directing us to the right attorney within the firm to handle specific issues."
"They are very detail-oriented."
Work highlights
McAfee & Taft represented Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores in a 22-site acquisition of EZ GO from Carey Johnson Oil Company.
Notable practitioners
Joshua Smith focuses his practice on transactional work, including mergers, acquisitions and financings. His broad clientele includes healthcare and medical device companies, professional sports organizations and teams, as well as aerospace companies. "Joshua has a broad base of experience and brings in additional resources as needed. He is wonderful to work with and very responsive." "Joshua is top-tier. He consistently does not only what is expected, but he reaches beyond expectation for the benefit of his client. He’s willing to speak up, and when he speaks, I listen."
Chris Coleman is highly regarded for his handling of complex corporate transactions, including M&A, financings and securities offerings. "He is a great lawyer."
Danae Grace is recognized as an up-and-coming figure in the market who frequently assists clients with substantial corporate transactions. She operates in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing and retail. "Danae is extremely talented and responsive. She looks for solutions and opportunities to help."
