Mayer Brown Taps Bracewell Partner to Lead U.S. Upstream Group
Firm leaders say Carl von Merz is the latest in a string of lateral hires to meet client demand for expertise in the midstream and upstream sectors.
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Firm leaders say Carl von Merz is the latest in a string of lateral hires to meet client demand for expertise in the midstream and upstream sectors.
Steve Borgman had practiced at Vinson & Elkins for nearly 35 years, where he counseled on M&A, license and technology agreements, and other IP matters.
The nine-lawyer office is the Cincinnati firm's second Texas outpost.
The Los Angeles partner and executive committee member is the first woman to serve in the top management position at the prominent commercial litigation firm.
Bressler, Amery & Ross announced new offices in Dallas and Houston this week.
Scott Nelson's clients include Marathon Oil and Fogo de Chao Churrascaria.
Forshey Prostok added a partner in Houston and an of counsel in DFW this week.
The Dallas firm opened its Los Angeles office 18 months ago.
Omar Alaniz has advised on a number of noteworthy bankruptcies, including helping the Bristow Group emerge from Chapter 11 last fall.
The move comes as a record number of Texas businesses filed for bankruptcy in the first half of the year. DLA's recent hire expects activity to only accelerate.
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