Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
Andrew P Flint Holland & Knight LLP16 Years Ranked
Catherine Ozdogan Latham & Watkins LLP18 Years Ranked
Courtney Marcus Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP20 Years Ranked
David M Nemecek Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
Dewey J Gonsoulin Jr Bracewell LLP19 Years Ranked
Kate Day Bracewell LLP12 Years Ranked
Kelly M Dybala Sidley Austin LLP15 Years Ranked
Luke A Weedon Baker Botts L.L.P.16 Years Ranked
Stephanie Koo Song Bracewell LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 3
Andy Veit Kirkland & Ellis LLP7 Years Ranked
Brian Moss Paul Hastings LLP10 Years Ranked
Christopher Dewar Paul Hastings LLP8 Years Ranked
Craig Kornreich Latham & Watkins LLP13 Years Ranked
Francis 'Frank' R Bradley III Greenberg Traurig, LLP18 Years Ranked
Guy Gribov Paul Hastings LLP10 Years Ranked
Herschel Hamner Sidley Austin LLP13 Years Ranked
Mark Holmes Vinson & Elkins LLP6 Years Ranked
Mary Kogut Kirkland & Ellis LLP5 Years Ranked
Matthew Einbinder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP9 Years Ranked- Melissa Stewart Winstead PC10 Years Ranked
Scott G Night Haynes and Boone, LLP15 Years Ranked
Shalla Prichard Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP10 Years Ranked
Trevor Wommack Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
Will Bos Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
Band 4
Alison C Boren Sidley Austin LLP19 Years Ranked
Brian Minyard Sidley Austin LLP5 Years Ranked
Cassandra G Mott Blank Rome LLP8 Years Ranked
Erland Modesto Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
James A Markus Haynes and Boone, LLP13 Years Ranked
Kate Moseley Alston & Bird LLP3 Years Ranked
Kathryn Pourmand Nordick Jackson Walker LLP10 Years Ranked
Michael Cuda K&L Gates3 Years Ranked
Neal Kaminsky Haynes and Boone, LLP19 Years Ranked
Nick H Sorensen Porter Hedges LLP18 Years Ranked
Nikki Gibson Dickinson Wright PLLC3 Years Ranked
Rachael L Lichman Kirkland & Ellis LLP3 Years Ranked
Shad E Sumrow Baker Botts L.L.P.9 Years Ranked
Band 5
Bailey Pham Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
Banks Bruce Sidley Austin LLP1 Years Ranked
Brandan Still Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP3 Years Ranked
Eric Kimball Holland & Knight LLP1 Years Ranked
G Alan Rafte Bracewell LLP22 Years Ranked
James Longhofer Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
Jason Busch Paul Hastings LLP3 Years Ranked
Jeffrey Butler Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP1 Years Ranked- Lou Ann Brunenn Greenberg Traurig, LLP2 Years Ranked
Lucas Spivey Kirkland & Ellis4 Years Ranked
Paul Amiel Haynes and Boone, LLP8 Years Ranked
Reuben D Rosof Husch Blackwell LLP2 Years Ranked- Ryan Cicero O'Melveny & Myers LLP4 Years Ranked
Stacie Cargill Alston & Bird LLP1 Years Ranked
Tammi Niven Locke Lord LLP1 Years Ranked
Thomas J Perich Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP21 Years Ranked
Timothy M Johnston Haynes and Boone, LLP2 Years Ranked
Trey DeLoach Bell Nunnally & Martin1 Years Ranked
Vynessa Nemunaitis Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP3 Years Ranked
Up and Coming
Chad Nichols Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP1 Years Ranked- Clint Bodien Winstead PC1 Years Ranked
Clinton Culpepper Baker Botts L.L.P.1 Years Ranked
Fern Han White & Case LLP1 Years Ranked
Jason Lloyd Porter Hedges LLP2 Years Ranked
Meaghan Connors Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
Peter W. Raish Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Bracewell LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedBracewell LLP is an outstanding Texas firm with a deep bench of banking and finance expertise. Expert in handling secured and unsecured transactions. Handles complex and significant transactions for clients including large banks and funds. Also active in lending transactions concerning a range of companies in the energy space.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP represents borrowers and lenders in sophisticated energy financing and debt matters. Also active on leveraged finance and acquisition finance work. Acts for a client base of significant banks, investment funds, financial advisers and government bodies.
1 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP has a Houston-based team focused on advising big-name financial institutions and alternative lenders on energy industry financing matters. Client base also includes notable energy companies. Active on syndicated financings, transactional and credit facility matters.
Band 2
2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 8 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis provides counsel to private equity firms on leveraged transactions. Experienced in handling issues such as mezzanine financings and subordinated financings. Also active in debt restructuring matters for both lenders and borrowers in the energy space, from upstream oil and gas exploration and production to oilfield services.
2 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP has a strong group of experienced banking and finance practitioners. Handles both borrower-side and lender-side transactions. Offers expertise in an array of areas, including asset-based debt finance, syndicated and leveraged finance and a range of structured finance transactions. Strong roster of clients includes leading banks, private equity funds and government bodies.
2 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a strong bench of finance practitioners, with a special focus on the energy sector. Handles high-value acquisition financings and regularly advises on various finance products focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets. Possesses significant experience in restructuring transactions and reserve-based lendings. Well placed to advise borrowers, secured lenders and institutional investors.
Band 3
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Banking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedBaker Botts L.L.P. has a Houston-based practice with expertise in the energy finance sector, particularly oilfield services and offshore drilling sectors. Represents a range of clients, including borrowers, issuers and other international financial institutions. Capable of handling cross-border financings.
3 Haynes and Boone, LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 19 Years RankedHaynes and Boone, LLP is well versed in handling matters such as complex project financings, syndicated loan transactions and equity lending. Regularly represents large banks and private equity firms in sophisticated financing matters. Additional industry focus in real estate and energy.
3 Vinson & Elkins LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP represents large banks with a significant presence in the energy industry as well as borrowers in the space, frequently handling leveraged acquisitions, structured projects and workouts, among other matters. Also experienced in representing mezzanine investors and alternative lenders. Particular expertise in the oil and gas space, as well as on renewables and conventional power generation, with further strength in the retail and manufacturing industries.
Band 4
4 Holland & Knight LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP has a sizable finance practice with an enviable roster of borrower and investor clients in the energy industry. Frequently represents major lenders in the Texas market, with expertise in syndicated revolving credit facilities.
4 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP operates from Houston and is able to draw on the firm's national and international network. Handles traditional energy lending as well as financing for renewable energy projects. Possesses considerable expertise in acquisition financing and reserve-based lending. Well supported by complementary tax, corporate and real estate departments.
4 Winstead PCBanking & Finance2024 | Band 4 | 21 Years RankedWinstead PC has a diverse banking and finance practice with a deep bench and particular expertise in acting for lenders. Clients include leading national and international banks. Handles large syndicated transactions, both secured and unsecured facilities and multicurrency facilities. Offers ancillary expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, real estate and corporate law. Notable strength in acting for clients within the energy industry, while offering additional expertise in the sports and healthcare sectors.
Band 5
5 AkinBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAkin has a well-regarded practice representing borrower companies as well as alternative investors in various financings. The group has particular experience in handling issues concerning the technology sector. The team boasts considerable strength in providing counsel on acquisition financings and unsecured credit facilities.
5 Alston & Bird LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAlston & Bird's client list comprises distinguished companies on borrower-side transactions. The team has notable strength in advising clients on complex debt financings. Its practitioners have further experience handling acquisition financings and strategic investments, among other issues.
5 Greenberg Traurig, LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, as administrative agent, in various amendments and the addition of additional borrowers for a large lending syndicate in connection with a five-year UK letter of credit facility to APA Corporation.
5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is well versed in a range of matters, including leveraged finance, syndicated loans, energy finance and regulatory compliance. Handles matters for both lenders and borrowers. Works with commercial banks, private equity funds and hedge funds, among others. Significant expertise across the energy space, including in oil and gas.
5 Porter Hedges LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedPorter 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.
5 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 21 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers strong representation of both corporate borrowers and private equity lenders. Regularly works in energy financings, including asset-based lending, investment-grade lending and mezzanine funding. Energy sector experience includes upstream exploration, pipeline and infrastructure matters.
5 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPBanking & Finance2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an established finance practice noted for its representation of both borrower and lender clients. Well equipped to handle the full range of transactions, from acquisition financings to DIP lending. Much sought after for its strength in the energy industry, with expertise in sector-specific transactions such as reserve-based loans and volumetric production payments. Enabled by a widespread domestic and international presence to excel in cross-border transactions.