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National IP Boutique Harness Dickey Plants Flag in Dallas

Gerald Welch, formerly of Dentons, will lead the Troy, Michigan-based firm’s fourth office nationwide.

March 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

Exclusive: Energy M&A Plummets in Texas & U.S.

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.

March 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

Exclusive: Energy M&A Plummets in Texas & U.S.

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.

March 18, 2015 Mark Curriden

Five Texas Lawyers Recognized as “Most Influential Black Lawyers”

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.

March 17, 2015 Mark Curriden

Longtime V&E Corporate Governance & Airlines Vet Jumps to Sidley

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.

March 17, 2015 Mark Curriden

Longtime V&E Corporate Governance & Airlines Vet Jumps to Sidley

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.

March 17, 2015 Mark Curriden

Baker Botts, Akin Gump & Norton Rose Fulbright Advise in $3 Billion+ JV

Three Texas firms showcased their energy law expertise last week when more assets of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were sold.

March 16, 2015 Mark Curriden

Baker Botts, Akin Gump & Norton Rose Fulbright Advise in $3 Billion+ JV

Three Texas firms showcased their energy law expertise last week when more assets of the Mountain Valley Pipeline were sold.

March 16, 2015 Mark Curriden

Mayer Brown Eyes Mexico with Recent Hire in Houston

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.

March 16, 2015 Mark Curriden

Justice Dale Wainwright Named Managing Partner of Bracewell’s Austin Office

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.

March 11, 2015 Mark Curriden

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GCs, Lawyers & Firms

  • Jackson Walker Hires Former Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht - Retired Texas Supreme Court Chief Justice Nathan Hecht has joined the Dallas-based law firm Jackson Walker as a partner in its Austin office, the firm announced Friday. 
  • Trade and Tariffs Specialist Joins V&E
  • Sheppard Mullin Adds Tax/Executive Comp Partner in Houston from Kirkland
  • Troutman Pepper Locke Bolsters Energy Regulatory Practice in Austin
  • GT Taps Bill Katz to Co-Chair Antitrust Practice
  • Sorrels Law Recruits Head of Commercial Litigation Practice
  • Real Estate Veteran Nick Buehner Returns to V&E as a Partner
  • Dorsey Hires Former Federal Prosecutor Edward Loya
  • Munck Wilson Adds Depth to Corporate Practice
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