The team is led from the Houston office by George Gerachis , a veteran practitioner who acts for high-net-worth individuals, REITs and corporations in spin-offs, divestitures, joint ventures and financing arrangements. John Lynch , also based in Houston, concentrates on the federal tax aspects of energy and infrastructure transactions. David Peck and Wendy Salinas , both based in Dallas, are noted for their wide-ranging experience in fund formations and debt and equity financings.
Washington DC-based Gary Huffman focuses on transactions and tax planning for partnerships and natural resources companies.
They are a pleasure to work with due to their constructive and creative lawyering. She is knowledgeable and effective at tax planning and issue spotting for her clients. Wendy comes up with creative solutions to difficult legal issues and maintains an unflappable demeanor under pressure.
For multi-jurisdictional work, it also calls upon the expertise of a global network of over 40 dispute resolution experts. Houston-based James Loftis leads the practice. I have not worked with another team that has the same level of international experience.
Their knowledge of the arbitration process, combined with a great ability to come up with innovative legal arguments to support our positions. The depth of their teams means that they can work within extremely tight timeframes and get deals done at the pace that a transaction requires. They are quick to acknowledge when work is received and provide predicable timelines that they can consistently meet.
The firm remains a dominant name in the energy space, but has recently been developing a significant private equity platform and strengthening its service offering institutional lenders. Dallas-based Bill Wallander jointly heads the team alongside Meyer. We can discuss various strategies and evolve our thinking together to be partners in thought development. Department head George Gerachis is currently engaged in litigation before the US Tax Court concerning unique issues of partnership taxation, while David Cole is playing an active part in a cross-departmental dispute relating to merger termination fees.
The team takes time upfront to understand the business, the transaction and the commercial rationale which results in a higher quality practical advice output.
Has invested time to understand our business. Will give a frank view on the scope of advice needed and actively look for ways to reduce costs where possible. Great communication on work progress. Their knowledge of the justices and the appellate court system is impressive.
Their appellate team is available for mock arguments, strategic calls and brief editing with our executive team in the evenings and on the weekends. It is second to none in competence, vision, strategizing, and executing. The firm has so many significant practice areas that is a resource for any legal issue, leading to significant collaborations.
In all respects, second to none. Michael Heidler and Marie simplified our arguments and incorporated charts to illustrate our points for the appellate panel. I have personally participated in brainstorming sessions as to how to address a particular issue. It is most impressive. Outside of energy, the group has also been active working with borrowers looking to secure financing under the CARES Act in order to ensure liquidity through the Covid pandemic. Brian Moss and Erec Winandy jointly lead the global finance group, acting for commercial banks, corporate borrowers and private equity firms.
They know the market, the document and what is important to us from a practical perspective. Guy Gribov, especially, is extremely impressive as to his knowledge of the document and how it applies to real world situations.
LNG projects are a particular strength, with the firm having advised on numerous projects, both in the US and Latin America. In recent years the group has also developed first-rate expertise in ammonia projects; in the department represented Gulf Coast Ammonia LLC in financing an anhydrous ammonia plant in Texas. The firm efficiently guides its clients through a wide range of transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, public and private offerings of securities in the developed and emerging capital markets, as well as development and financing of a variety of projects.
Clients: Since the firm was founded in , it has attracted an outstanding and diverse group of lawyers who serve an international clientele.
Clients include the governments of sovereign nations and North American states, cities and municipalities, public and private companies, domestic and international financial institutions, new entities, joint ventures and project companies.
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Denbury Resources, Inc. Key areas of work include handling rate cases, complex certificate, tariff, abandonment and permit applications.
Suzanne Clevenger and counsel Damien Lyster are also recommended in the Houston office. Practice head s : Jay Seegers; Anita Wilson. Gulfstream Natural Gas System, L. Alliance Pipeline L. Rosehill Resources, Inc. SandRidge Energy, Inc. Select Energy Services, Inc. Practice head s : John Connally; Kaam Sahely. Practice head s : Lawrence Elbaum; Patrick Gadson. MVC Capital Inc. Wireless Telecom Group, Inc. Practice head s : James Seegers; Anita Wilson.
Goldman Sachs Renewable Power. It provides an integrated and highly effective service to a myriad stakeholders, including utilities, IPPs, and financial sponsors engaged in power transactions. Recent highlights include her work for Riverstone Holdings on the formation of Onyx Strategic Investment Management I BV, a newly formed European IPP, and its subsequent agreement to acquire a fleet of coal- and biomass-fired power stations from affiliates of Engie.
Although perhaps best-known for his renewables expertise, Austin-based partner Kaam Sahely also regularly advises funds on their acquisitions and disposals of conventional power portfolios, single assets, and project companies. Practice head s : Trina Chandler. Key clients AltaGas Ltd. Practice head s : Larry Nettles; Ronald Tenpas. Midas Gold Idaho, Inc.
NextEra Energy, Inc. Pembina Inc. Practice head s : David Johnson; Daniel Graham. Fincantieri USA Inc. Johnson Controls, Inc. Other key lawyers: Alan Beck; Ramey Layne. Key clients Southwest Airlines Co. Switchback Energy Acquisition Corp. OneWater Marine Inc. Plains All American Pipeline, L. Spark Energy, Inc. Reata Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Citigroup Global Markets, Inc.
Wells Fargo J. Practice head s : David Oelman; David Stone. Holly Energy Partners, L. Calumet Specialty Products Partners, L. Darren Tucker spearheads the department, which counts among its ranks price-fixing expert Craig Seebald , the technically adroit Alden Atkins , and Hill Wellford whose practice revolves around energy, technology, pharmaceutical and media sector clients.
At counsel level, Lindsey Vaala and Brian Schnapp , the latter of whom was promoted to this position in January , provides key support to partners during the course of cartel investigations.
All named attorneys are based in Washington DC. Practice head s : Darren Tucker. Key clients HeartBrand Holdings, Inc. AK Steel Corporation, et.
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Maxell, Ltd. Key clients Apollo Global Management, Inc. Riverstone Tellurian, Inc.
Tortoise Acquisition Corp. Brigham Minerals Inc. MultiPlan, Inc. Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. Gastar Exploration Inc. Practice head s : Larry Nettles; Ron Tenpas. Noble Energy, Inc. Practice head s : George Gerachis. Riverstone Holdings L. First Quantum Minerals Ltd. Energy XXI Ltd. Synalloy Corporation. Other key lawyers: Hill Wellford; David Smith. Practice co-head Wallace Schwartz has extensive experience across all facets of real estate with a distinguished level of expertise in hospitality and gaming assets.
He is based in the New York office, which also houses commercial leasing specialist Adam Endick. In Dallas, Paul Martin co-leads the national department and has developed a noteworthy reputation among private equity funds, which seek out his advice on acquisition, finance, workout and development mandates.
Practice head s : Paul Martin; Wallace Schwartz. Other key lawyers: Adam Endick; Randy Jurgensmeyer. Key clients Alex.
Western Refining, Inc. Woods Capital Management 7-Eleven, Inc. The team is skilled across all related regulatory and tax matters affecting the formation and structuring of public and private REITs, though it is perhaps best known for its work on capital markets and financing transactions, where it works for banks as well as for REITs themselves.
The practice also boasts a wide client roster across a full array of asset classes. Contacts in the team include Daniel LeBey , who heads up the practice from the Richmond office, and Washington DC-based Christopher Mangin , who focuses on corporate tax law and compliance. Other key lawyers: Chris Mangin; Chris Green. Aspire Real Estate Investors, Inc.
Ellington Financial Inc. New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. Buckeye Partners, L. Unit Corporation Rice Acquisition Corp. Also in Washington DC, Alden Atkins is a name to note for aviation sector cases, and Craig Seebald handles cartel investigations as well as related civil litigation, and has expertise in cases involving patents and IP law.
Additionally, energy expert Jason Powers in Houston provides key support to the antitrust litigation group. Practice head s : James Loftis. Other key lawyers: Camilo Cardozo; Adrianne Goins. The past year has seen many associates working extra-long hours, but the firm makes genuine efforts to reduce workload and divide work evenly when it can. Otherwise, associates feel the 2,hour baseline target—which includes hours of pro bono and other non-billable work—is a reasonable ask.
They are very pleased with their compensation, which is at market and includes ext Today, the firm is a trusted adviser to clients in the most important financial, industrial, and digital industries.
With more than lawyers working across 12 offices, Founded in Houston in , this Texas-based institution built its name as one of the most vital energy law firms. In , the firm celebrated the 50 th anniversary of its London office—making it one of the oldest U. Phone number: Visit Website: www.
Summer Program: Learn More. Visit Website. View more. Firm Stats. Total No. Attorneys Featured Rankings. Vault Law Base Salary. All U. Vault Verdict. Firm's Response. About the Firm. Best Law Firms in Texas. Associate Reviews. Yes, we work on large deals with often urgent deadlines, but everyone seems to remember that we are a team from partners to associates to staff that must work together to serve the needs of our clients.
However, people still take the time to check in on each other frequently, and the atmosphere has remained pleasant. Lawyers and staff tend to have a great rapport overall. Also, the people starting with the partners are very pleasant to work with, and maintaining a welcoming environment is a priority throughout the firm. One social activity I have particularly enjoyed over the last couple of years is a quarterly women's attorney book club, which a few of our associates have organized.
I enjoy them as people, and I believe they genuinely care about my career and will help me be the best lawyer I can be. Formal performance reviews occur once a year, but the informal feedback as projects progress are more important.
The firm is very transparent compared to my last firm, giving a detailed breakdown of financial performance and strategic priorities.
Performance reviews are conducted annually, in person, and associates are given a chance to review written reviews and ask questions.
In my experience, partners at the firm are extremely friendly, patient, and understanding, especially when it comes to junior associates still learning the ropes. The firm has also been extremely transparent in terms of performance, promotion opportunities, and finances. Previously, associates had to hit 2, hours, including an uncapped amount of pro bono hours. Now, associates have to hit 2, hours including at least 1, client billable hours.
The other hours can be filled using a combination of pro bono hours and other firm work such as service on committees and diversity initiatives. I have not had an issue finding work or making the hours requirement that I would like to make.
The firm has a formal work allocation system for junior attorneys that becomes an informal system for mid-level to senior attorneys. The firm tries to ensure that work is evenly distributed by checking in with all associates on a regular basis regarding pace and whether there are certain types of projects they would like to do. I know this is consistent with the state of the market and that the firm like many others is making efforts to bring in lateral hires and relieve associates of the high workload.
The [hours target] does not apply to first year associates, so I feel less pressure in that sense. Market bonus for those who hit 2, hours. Above market for those who bill 2,, 2,, and 2, The firm always comes through on supplemental bonuses. That goes a very long way in Texas.
As a woman of color, I invest a lot of time in diversity and women's initiatives, and now those hours can count toward my bonus eligibility. As a mid-level associate, I have a mixture of tasks that are easy, a little bit of a stretch, and then some that are a real stretch e. The partners and senior associates have been great about giving me the opportunity to grow my skills and gain experience in my areas of interest. As a junior, I feel I have received ample opportunity to draft and have client communication.
While there still exist the mundane junior associate tasks running redlines, diligence, etc. I am frequently challenged with the type of work I am asked to complete, but also have adequate support where needed.
I was ready to work from home when the pandemic started because I was already set up. I can do my job at home without any real loss of efficiency, except that I would love to be able to print in bulk like at the office.
I have been provided with a full home office setup that allows me to do all my work effectively. I also have a full setup in my office that is ready to use whenever I choose to go to the office. We get a monthly reimbursement [on our medical plan premium] for taking part in the firm's wellness program.
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