Texas M&A: Recovering from a Hangover
M&A activity involving Texas businesses fell to near recessionary lows during the first six months of 2013, but experts say there are signs for a solid rebound for M&A activity in the months ahead.
San Antonio Firm Opens Office in Tijuana
San Antonio-based Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton (CCN) opened its office in Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico, on July 1. It is the firm’s 10th office overall and seventh in Mexico. The
Phelps Dunbar Opens New Office in Dallas
New Orleans-based Phelps Dunbar opened its Dallas office this week with the addition of six attorneys from Fort Worth-based Cantey Hanger. The new office is the firm’s second location in
IP Lawyer Megan Dredla Hoyt Joins T&K
Thompson & Knight has added IP lawyer Megan Dredla Hoyt as counsel in the firm’s Dallas office. Hoyt was previously a partner at Patton Hoyt LLP. “Megan’s significant expertise in
IP Lawyer Megan Dredla Hoyt Joins T&K
Thompson & Knight has added IP lawyer Megan Dredla Hoyt as counsel in the firm’s Dallas office. Hoyt was previously a partner at Patton Hoyt LLP. “Megan’s significant expertise in
Kendall Law Group Adds Health Care Attorney Jody Rudman
Jody Rudman, a health care attorney and former federal prosecutor, has joined Dallas-based Kendall Law Group as a partner. “Just as every lawyer needs a good doctor, every doctor needs
Energy Lawyer George Crady Jumps to Norton Rose Fulbright
Norton Rose Fulbright has added energy transactions lawyer George (Ned) Crady as a partner in its Houston office. Crady, previously a partner at King & Spalding, represents energy companies and
Thompson & Knight Prevails in ‘All Natural’ GMO Lawsuit, FDA to Step In
An Irving-based company is involved in one of the latest suits involving GMOs.
Thompson & Knight Prevails in ‘All Natural’ GMO Lawsuit, FDA to Step In
An Irving-based company is involved in one of the latest suits involving GMOs.
Depositions in the Cloud: Karl Seelbach Launches eDepo
About eighteen months ago, Karl Seelbach was driving to Houston to take depositions. To the proverbial rhythm of the road, the senior associate in Winstead’s Austin office started thinking … wishing he had brought some other depositions to reference … wishing he could access certain exhibits … and finally concluding that the deposition delivery system was broken. So he decided to fix it.
M&A Slows in Southern States
Mergermarket Media reports that law firms based in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles dominated a shrinking M&A market in the 15 southern states, including Texas, during the first half of 2013. Only five southern law firms – Vinson & Elkins, Akin Gump, Andrews Kurth, Greenberg Traurig and Norton Rose Fulbright – ranked among the top 15 legal advisors. Kirkland & Ellis, which doesn't even have an office in the South, was number 1.
M&A Slows in Southern States
Mergermarket Media reports that law firms based in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles dominated a shrinking M&A market in the 15 southern states, including Texas, during the first half of 2013. Only five southern law firms – Vinson & Elkins, Akin Gump, Andrews Kurth, Greenberg Traurig and Norton Rose Fulbright – ranked among the top 15 legal advisors. Kirkland & Ellis, which doesn't even have an office in the South, was number 1.