Merger and acquisition activity among Texas-based businesses remained healthy during the first half of 2017, but far from the exuberant pace of dealmaking in 2014. Deal count has been flat, but deal value is up significantly over 2016, fueled by steady oil and gas M&A and Whole Foods’ sale to Amazon. The Texas Lawbook has the exclusive data from Mergermarket, along with a list of the 30 biggest deals during the first six months of 2017.
More Stories
Lone Star Funds Buys Ceramic Glaze Maker for $693M
Dallas-based Lone Star Funds said Thursday that it will purchase Esmalglass, a supplier of intermediate products for the ceramic industry, to Bahrain-based Investcorp for 605 million euros ($693 million).
Houston Oil and Gas Trial Partner Jumps to Hicks Thomas
Paul Mitchell clerked with firm co-founder John Thomas 30 years ago at the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
T&K Associate Mackenzie Wallace Elected President of FBA's Dallas Chapter
Wallace, the first woman to serve as president of the organization in 10 years, plans to create an event focusing on women for the fall and spring.
Dykema Cox Smith Senior Counsel John Dulske Named President of San Antonio FBA
Dulske focuses his practice on federal procurement litigation, contract administration and claims litigation and bid protest work.
Gardere Houston Partner Cristina Solomon Named to TEW Women on the Move List
The Texas Executive Women recognizes 10 women in Houston each year for their contributions to business and community service.
Polsinelli Builds Up Dallas Labor and Employment Practice
Thomas Reddin discusses the hottest areas in employment law, including sexual discrimination and mandatory paid leave.
T&K Counsel Sue Murphy Named to Houston Literary Arts Nonprofit Advisory Board
Murphy will serve two years on the Inprint board.
Updated – Kirkland Lures Houston Litigator Jamie Aycock from Prominent Litigation Boutique
Aycock, a former briefing attorney for Texas Supreme Court Justice Nathan Hecht, lateraled over from the Houston litigation boutique AZA.
Norton Rose Fulbright Wins an Appeal in Long-running Mineral Rights Case
Norton Rose Fulbright’s recent win in a Texarkana appeals court involves a nearly decade-long dispute over ownership rights in the Haynesville Shale. The legal battle’s complexity is truly remarkable; one could even say it resembles an episode-specific character web from the HBO hit series “Game of Thrones.” The Lawbook has the details.