Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
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Band 3
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Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Porter Hedges provides clients with a cross-practice team of attorneys who have handled some of the world's largest energy transactions and different types of litigation, routinely counseling clients on corporate transactions, litigation, tax, environmental issues, project financing. We manage and negotiate complex transactions in such energy sectors as upstream, midstream, and downstream oil and gas; LNG; gas transportation; electric power generation and transmission; and renewable energy.
Clients include public and private exploration and production companies, oilfield service companies, reservoir engineering firms, commercial banks, mezzanine lenders, private equity companies, natural gas pipelines and gathering systems, and natural gas storage companies, among many others.
We have particular expertise representing energy industry clients in the following areas of law:
- Oil & Gas
- Unconventional Resources
- Energy Finance
- Energy Litigation
- Renewable Energy
- Electric Power
- Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs)
- Environmental
- Tax
Chambers Review
Porter Hedges LLP offers a robust oil and gas transactional team with experience in upstream and midstream deals. It is particularly knowledgeable in the sale and disposition of US shale assets as well as on joint venture structuring and deal financing. The firm is also active on farm-out and participation agreement negotiations. It possesses the capacity to advise debtors, creditors and bidders in connection with sales of oil and gas assets in the context of bankruptcy proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Porter Hedges LLP represented Ascent Resources in the closing of a bolt-on acquisition with XTO Energy for a total purchase price of $270 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Porter Hedges has strong knowledge on the subject matter and a no-nonsense approach to effectively guiding negotiations."
"Porter Hedges houses lawyers who understand the industry and stay on top of trends and legal issues facing the industry."
"I have always been impressed with Porter Hedges' responsiveness and attention to getting us answers quickly."
"Porter Hedges has strong knowledge on the subject matter and a no-nonsense approach to effectively guiding negotiations."
"Porter Hedges houses lawyers who understand the industry and stay on top of trends and legal issues facing the industry."
"I have always been impressed with Porter Hedges' responsiveness and attention to getting us answers quickly."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Byrd focuses on upstream mergers and acquisitions as part of a robust oil and gas transactional practice.
"Michael Byrd is a great practitioner. He is very pragmatic and practical."
Jeremy Mouton specializes in upstream transactions and can assist clients with a broad array of matters, including asset sales and dispositions, commercial agreements and mineral rights acquisitions.
"Jeremy is technically good. He is a problem-solver."
"Jeremy Mouton is very attentive to his client's needs."
"Jeremy is so strong across the board."
Randall King is cochair of the firm's energy practice. He has a comprehensive transactional offering including expertise in upstream and midstream acquisitions and dispositions, as well as a range of commercial agreements.
Ranked Lawyers at
Porter Hedges LLP
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Members
Provided by Porter Hedges LLP
Benjamin J. Rajabi
Head of Department
H. McCaleb Marshall
Jacqueline L. Moy
James T. Thompson
Robert Thomas
Head of Department
Scott M. Muehlberger