Since recovering from the demand shock wrought by the pandemic, upstream energy M&A is suddenly “red hot,” according to Andrew Dittmar, a director at Enverus. With oil sitting at prices unseen since 2014, both value and mood is ripe for vigorous dealing in Q4, particularly among those holding smaller assets. Think consolidation. Details are in this week’s CDT Roundup.
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Thompson Coburn Makes 5-Year Sponsorship Commitment to UNT Law Moot Court Competition
In addition to the firm’s five-year sponsorship commitment to the nation’s most diverse law school, Thompson Coburn has hired four UNT Dallas College of Law grads since opening its Dallas office in March 2020.
John Willding – Trump’s Man in Texas, FB Selfie King and Damn Good Deal Lawyer
Barnes & Thornburg corporate partner John Willding is a showman. His often two-a-day selfies on Facebook are flashy, funny, political and often risqué. His personality could fill boxcars with an admixture of exuberance, confidence and stylishness. Willding’s zealous support of Donald Trump has caused backlash, but those who know him best say he is an adamant proponent of pro bono, public service and diversity.
Willding’s flamboyant personality has also been a key to him developing a highly successful midmarket transactional practice with a particular niche representing entrepreneurs. He’s helped some sell their businesses at exponential multiples of the startup costs.
Haynes and Boone Beefs Up White-Collar Practice
During his decade-plus at the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Texas, Nick Bunch handled more than 25 cases involving white-collar fraud. He is Haynes and Boone’s second addition from a U.S. Attorney’s office in Texas this year.
Former Luxe Energy GC Joins Mayer Brown
In addition to his tenure in leadership at Luxe Energy and Luxe Minerals, Sam Patranella has worked in-house at Statoil and Concho Resources.
A Look Back In Order to Press On
These are crazy times for real estate and corporate work and the fourth quarter is looking like it is going to be all-hands on deck. If you find yourself in this situation, I hope my family’s story will help you persevere through the end of the year.
Former Baker McKenzie Energy Transactions Leader Jumps to McDermott
With the recruitment of Denmon Sigler, McDermott Will & Emery has now added eight attorneys, including four partners, in Houston this year.
Texas Supreme Court Approves Changes to State Bar That May Calm “Bar Wars”
The Supreme Court of Texas on Wednesday issued an order that redefines aspects of the State Bar of Texas so that the organization’s leaders cannot be viewed as speaking for all bar members or suggesting that all members support the bar’s views or statements. Tony Mauro has the details.
Futurist to GCs: Businesses Face Constant Chaos, Worker Mental Health Crisis, High Turnover and Declining Productivity
WNDYR CEO Claire Haidar’s presentation to the Association of Corporate Counsel’s DFW Chapter was designed to be a cold, hard slap about the days ahead for most businesses. Companies today are fraught with constant chaos and face crisis after crisis. The workforce is increasingly unstable and is becoming less and less productive. Corporate leaders are trying to implement hybrid working conditions – efforts that she predicts will fail miserably. Bottom line: Business leaders face challenges today like nothing they have ever seen before.
CDT Roundup: 20 Deals, 16 Firms, 175 Lawyers, $8.6B
Oil pricing hit a high unseen in nearly seven years, and energy deals seemed suddenly a thing again. It may be a passing moment, but one worth noting in this week’s CDT Roundup.