Haynes Boone has officially established a Texas Corporate Governance Practice Group to assist companies with the legal and operational challenges of relocating or reincorporating in the Lone Star State. The Dallas-based firm aims to leverage its experience and connections, especially as the Texas Stock Exchange gains traction and the NYSE plans to follow suit. The new group, led by veteran partners, will guide businesses considering a move to Texas on compliance, governance, taxes, economic development and more.
Exclusive Q&A: Why Houston M&A Powerhouse Stephen Gill Chose Skadden
When veteran Houston M&A lawyer Stephen Gill moved to Skadden last month, it was a seismic move on a national scale in terms of hiring skilled dealmaking talent. In this exclusive Q&A with The Texas Lawbook, Gill took some time to talk about trends, why the time was right to make the move to Skadden and more.
Ray A. Balestri, 1960-2025
Longtime Bell Nunnally corporate and M&A partner Ray Balestri died earlier this month at the age of 64. A Dallas entrepreneur, investor, adjunct professor and lawyer with four decades of experience, Mr. Balestri was known nationwide as a dynamic dealmaker, whether representing companies that needed seed money or advising on multibillion-dollar mergers.
Enoch Kever Combining with Butler Snow
Butler Snow announced Wednesday that it has expanded the firm’s Austin office with the addition of 14 attorneys, all of whom were at Enoch Kever.
2024-25 Partner Ranks Grow as 10 More Firms Reveal Texas Promotions
The wave of partnership promotions continues as 10 more law firms have announced Texas additions to their respective 2024-25 partnership classes.
Lawbook Hires Nick Peck to Cover M&A, Restructuring
Earlier this month, The Texas Lawbook hired Nick Peck as its new M&A and restructuring reporter, stepping into the role previously held by veteran deals newshound Claire Poole, who retired in August.
BakerHostetler Will Ring in New Year with a Texas Expansion
BakerHostetler announced Tuesday that it will kick off 2025 in style by opening its 18th office nationwide and its third in Texas, which will include adding ten transactional lawyers from Locke Lord, including longtime partner Cynthia Bast, who will lead the new office.
Paul Hastings Hires Eight V&E Finance Partners in Texas
The number of corporate finance lawyers may grow to as many as two dozen, lawyers familiar with the move told The Lawbook.
Veteran Energy Partner Carl von Merz Joins Hunton Andrews Kurth’s Houston Office
A Houston partner boasting a two-decade track record of guiding notable energy industry transactions has left Mayer Brown to become the head of Hunton Andrews Kurth’s U.S. oil and gas practice.
Updated — Weil, V&E, Wachtell, Sidley and Bracewell Advise on $7.3B Texas Energy Deal
Dallas-based fuel distribution giant Sunoco LP announced it intends to purchase pipeline and terminal company NuStar Energy in an all-equity transaction valued at approximately $7.3 billion.