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Mergers and acquisitions in the oil patch took a nosedive during the first two of months of 2015. Texas-based energy companies were involved in eight transactions in January and February – down from 24 such deals during the same period in 2014, according to Mergermarket.
Plus, The Texas Lawbook is proud to unveil an exclusive new M&A data tracking component that measures the work of lawyers based in Texas doing deals for companies no matter where they are headquartered.
Mergers and acquisitions in the oil patch took a nosedive during the first two of months of 2015. Texas-based energy companies were involved in eight transactions in January and February – down from 24 such deals during the same period in 2014, according to Mergermarket.
Plus, The Texas Lawbook is proud to unveil an exclusive new M&A data tracking component that measures the work of lawyers based in Texas doing deals for companies no matter where they are headquartered.
Shonn Brown, Shauna Jackson Clark, Earsa Jackson, Ricky Raven and James Waters were recognized for their career achievements, advancement of the legal profession and longtime commitment to the Dallas civic community, according to the magazine’s publisher.
The addition of Kevin Lewis comes on the heels of three other lateral hires – energy finance partner Robert Stephens and private equity and oil and gas partners David Denechaud and Joe Flack – in the past four months.
Lewis says he “cherished” his time at V&E and feels like he is moving from one excellent firm to another. He will help lead Sidley’s corporate governance and compliance group and its airlines and aviation practice.
The addition of Kevin Lewis comes on the heels of three other lateral hires – energy finance partner Robert Stephens and private equity and oil and gas partners David Denechaud and Joe Flack – in the past four months.
Lewis says he “cherished” his time at V&E and feels like he is moving from one excellent firm to another. He will help lead Sidley’s corporate governance and compliance group and its airlines and aviation practice.
Three Texas firms showcased their energy law expertise last week when more assets of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were sold.
Three Texas firms showcased their energy law expertise last week when more assets of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were sold.
Former ExxonMobil attorney Francisco Mendez joins Mayer Brown’s Houston office and will help lead the Chicago-based firm’s efforts to open an office in Mexico City. He says that though the dip in oil prices has affected the industry, he believes the oil and gas potential in Mexico will continue to attract all kinds of investments.
Wainwright said he and Bracewell Managing Partner Mark Evans are looking at expanding the office’s technology and energy practice groups in the near future.
Wainwright said he and Bracewell Managing Partner Mark Evans are looking at expanding the office’s technology and energy practice groups in the near future.
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