A&O Shearman Snags Veteran Energy Finance Partner from Mayer Brown
A&O Shearman has hired Paul Astolfi as a partner in its energy, natural resources and infrastructure practice in its Dallas office.
Cozen O’Connor Hires of Former Judge and Veteran Houston Litigator
Cozen O’Connor has hired veteran litigator and former Texas state district court judge Jeff K. Work as a member in its global insurance department in its Houston office.
Munsch Hardt Promotes Eight Attorneys to Shareholder
Munsch Hardt Kopf & Harr has promoted eight attorneys to shareholders across various practice groups in its Dallas and Houston offices, the firm announced in a news release on Tuesday. The new shareholders bring a wide range of expertise in areas such as real estate, litigation, corporate law, labor, M&A and bankruptcy.
Hogan Lovells Strengthens REIT Practice By Hiring Veteran Partner from Hunton AK
James “Jim” Davidson has joined Hogan Lovells as a partner in its capital markets division, specifically within the firm’s real estate investment trust practice.
Hunton AK Promotes Houston Trial Lawyer to Partner
Hunton Andrews Kurth kicked off its new fiscal year by announcing the promotion of eight lawyers at the firm, including one in Texas.
Relocate, Reincorporate, Relax: Haynes Boone’s New Practice Group Specializes in Texas Moves
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.