Banking & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : Texas
Band 5
About
Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
As advisors on financing, our lawyers negotiate and document a range of transactions, including corporate lending, commercial lending, asset-based lending, reserve-based lending, letters of credit facilities, leasing transactions, structured finance, project finance, DIP financing, real estate finance, mezzanine and other subordinated debt financing, and all other areas of finance transactions. Further, we provide all of the necessary due diligence to evaluate risks and to balance business, operational, and legal needs.
Our attorneys regularly advise clients on routine transactions where controlling costs are essential. We also handle sophisticated financing arrangements, including:
- Complex subordination and inter-creditor issues.
- Business combinations and transactions that require special financing, including joint ventures, product and technology licensing, distributorship arrangements, leveraged leasing, and synthetic leasing.
- All aspects of real estate finance, including traditional mortgages, development and construction loans, and commercial property acquisitions.
Energy Focus
We advise banks on financing pipelines, offshore production platforms, and oil and gas properties, and have been especially active in advising various foreign and domestic banks as agents in syndicated reserve-based credit facilities. For borrowers our experience encompasses a full range of syndicated and structured financing options for both conventional and renewable/alternative energy projects.
Chambers Review
Porter Hedges LLP is a full-service commercial firm with a robust finance practice and core client base which includes both lenders and borrowers. Experienced in working with domestic and international banks. Possesses experienced practitioners in the energy, project finance and real estate spaces. Routinely handles syndicated credit facilities, loan agreements and associated restructuring issues.
Notable Practitioners
Nick Sorensen acts for corporates and lending institutions on an array of lending transactions, including acquisition and DIP financings.
"He is very practical and knowledgeable."
"He's a pleasure to work with."
Jason Lloyd's practice involves representing both borrowers and lenders. He is held in high regard for his strength in providing counsel on asset-based financings.
"He's very practical in his approach."
Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Hedges LLP
Texas
Members
Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Anders T. C. Gibson
Ephraim del Pozo
George S. Craft
Janine Yee Lundin
Jason T. Lloyd
Joyce Soliman
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Energy
Financial Services