In one of the largest ever green energy generation transactions, Constellation Energy has agreed to acquire Calpine Corporation, a Houston-based natural gas and geothermal energy provider taken private by Energy Capital Partners in 2018. Lawyers from Kirkland, Gibson Dunn, Latham and White & Case are advising on the deal.
Labor, Employment, M&A, Tax and Energy — What to Expect in the Second Trump Administration
In a recent CLE event hosted by The Texas Lawbook and the Houston chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel, lawyers from Bracewell, Talen Energy and Vopak gathered to discuss various topics related to the different areas they are keeping a keen eye on as the change of presidential administrations inches closer to the Jan. 20 inauguration date.
McGinnis Lochridge Adds 28-Year Veteran Oil and Gas Litigator From Enoch Kever
McGinnis Lochridge announced Monday that it has added Austin-based litigator Marla Broaddus as a partner to its oil and gas practice group.
How Texas M&A Lawyers Are Preparing for 2025
Now that the new year is here, many Texas M&A lawyers are preparing for potential developments in the upcoming year and identifying their focus areas. Many law firms are optimistic about the deal space in 2025, anticipating increased activity; however, they also plan to closely monitor how the new presidential administration may affect deals and their clients.
Clyde & Co. to Merge with Dallas’ Tillman Batchelor
Clyde & Co., a global law firm based in the UK, announced on Jan. 2 that it is expanding into the Texas legal market by merging with Dallas’ Tillman Batchelor, an insurance litigation-focused firm.
Experts: Antitrust, Employment, International Trade and Energy — What to Expect Under Trump 2.0
In a CLE event hosted by The Texas Lawbook, lawyers from Akin, Baker McKenzie and Capital One discussed various topics related to how they are preparing themselves and their clients for the transition between administrations in January when Donald Trump assumes office in his second term as president.
Party City Hires Paul Weiss and Porter Hedges To Advise on Chapter 22 Bankruptcy
On Saturday, retailer Party City voluntarily filed for its second Chapter 11 bankruptcy in under two years in the Southern District of Texas. Following the filing and after being in business for nearly 40 years, it will officially look to close its business. As it begins to take the necessary steps to do so, it has selected New York’s Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison as its legal counsel and Houston’s Porter Hedges as local counsel.
Hunton Andrews Kurth Adds Capital Markets Partner from V&E
Joanna Enns joined HuntonAK’s Dallas office after a nearly five-year tenure at V&E, where she primarily focused on M&A, capital markets and liability management transactions in the natural resources and mining sectors.
Husch Blackwell Adds Veteran Litigation Partner to Expand its DFW Presence
Wick Phillips litigation partner and business trial lawyer Darla Gabbitas has joined Husch Blackwell.