Free Speech, Due Process and Trial by Jury
The Corporate Deal Tracker’s Texas lawyer rankings for M&A dealmaking in 2023 ranked by deal count from Jan. 1 through Aug. 31 shows that only two lawyers have been involved in at least 10 mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures so far this year, but 23 have worked on five or more transactions during the first eight months of the year.
By now it should be obvious that deal volume was down in the second quarter. The reasons aren't mysterious: Persisting inflation and a short spurt of bank failures beginning with Silicon Valley Bank signaled the drop in deals. But middle market deals, while down, have fared better than most, according to Boston-based Capstone Partners. This week's CDT Roundup explores their prediction that deal volume in the $100 million to $500 million range is set for a rebound — along with our summaries of a week that saw a whopping 27 transactions involving lots and lots of Texas-based lawyers.
In simultaneous acquisitions from three different sellers, Vital promises to add scale in the Permian Basin, increase cash flow and reduce leverage. Texas lawyers from six different firms were involved: Akin, Baker Botts, Jackson Walker, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins and Vinson & Elkins.
Kirkland dominated this week's Roundup with participation in four of the seven M&A/Fundings deals reported last week. But according to the firm, that's also been the case during the summer, especially in the energy sector. They provided some rankings from Deal Point Data to back that up. We tested their data against some numbers from our own Corporate Deal Tracker, and the results may reveal some good news for everyone. And, of course, there's the usual rundown of firms and lawyers involved in all the deals last week.
Sidley Austin and Haynes Boone counseled Dallas-based Avantax and Willkie assisted Genstar-backed Cetera as consolidation continues in the asset management industry.
The unique ownership structure of a company owned by an employee stock ownership plan and trust expands the fiduciary duties of the board of directors of the ESOP company. This article examines best practices for ESOP boards relating to board compilation, fiduciary duties and committees.
The UT Law grad joins the firm's energy and infrastructure practice. Her past clients have included Neste, Mitsui and Kimmeridge as well as various consumer brands.
Akin represented the buyer and Kirkland the sellers in something of a strategic departure for Viper.
© Copyright 2025 The Texas Lawbook
The content on this website is protected under federal Copyright laws. Any use without the consent of The Texas Lawbook is prohibited.
