Texas deal attorneys were active this past week, with 17 firms and 157 lawyers working on 23 deals worth $7.1 billion. The deals ranged from mergers to asset divestitures to joint ventures to equity and debt issues to private equity commitments all across the oil and gas spectrum. Claire Poole has the details in her weekly roundup.
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White & Case Officially Opens in Houston, Wants 50-Lawyer Office
After 36 years at V&E, Jay Cuclis has officially opened the Houston office of White & Case. Two Andrews Kurth Kenyon energy transactional partners in Houston – Christopher Richardson and Charlie Ofner – are joining Cuclis. Inan interview with The Texas Lawbook, Cuclis says the 2,100-lawyer global firm plans to be aggressive in building the office.
Beverly Godbey Joins Amy Stewart Law
Godbey, who was Stewart’s boss two decades ago at Gardere Wynne Sewell, is now coming full circle by joining her protégé’s policyholder-exclusive insurance law boutique. The Texas Lawbook has the exclusive details on why Godbey made the move.
Shook, Hardy & Bacon Announces New MP of Houston Office
Jennise Stubbs will lead the Kansas City law firm’s 30 lawyer Houston office.
Former AUSA Jumps to Nossaman in Austin
Jody Rudman is also a former Dallas County Assistant District Attorney and Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Texas.
Chris Nolland Receives Justice Frank G. Evans Award
The Justice Evans Award is given annually by the State Bar of Texas Alternative Dispute Resolution Section to honor someone who has “undertaken exceptional and outstanding efforts in promoting and furthering the use or research of alternative dispute resolution methods in Texas.”
Former Winstead Associate Returns to Firm as Shareholder
George Craft, Jr. was an associate at Winstead from 2010 to 2016 before leaving for Porter Hedges. He rejoins Winstead as a shareholder.
Haynes and Boone Expands Energy Litigation Practice in Houston
Energy litigation partner Michelle Scheffler has rejoined former AKK colleagues Bill McDonald, Craig Stahl and Jeffrey Kuehnle.
Hicks Thomas Lures Former AKK Litigation Partner
Courtney Ervin focuses her practice on litigating contract disputes, business torts and insurance coverage issues.
Eversheds Sutherland Adds Labor and Employment Pros
Scott McLaughlin and Marlene Williams weren’t looking to leave their former firm Jackson Walker until a longtime client suggested they meet with Eversheds.