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To learn more about Akin’s Corporate/M&A capabilities, please visit the Corporate page under the experience section at www.akingump.com.

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Corporate/M&A - Texas

What the Team is Known For

Akin has a long-established practice in Texas representing private equity funds, high net worth individuals and significant investors across a range of transactional matters. The team is experienced in representing large entities in the energy market, often assisting with complex mergers, divestitures and acquisitions. The firm also offers expertise representing clients operating in the healthcare, retail and telecommunications industries.

Work Highlights

  • Akin represented Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management, in its $7.3 billion acquisition of PDV Holding.

Strengths

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The Akin team stands out for its deep transactional expertise, strategic deal leadership and multidisciplinary approach.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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If we need something, Akin has it.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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Akin is very commercial. They don't lose sight of the fact we are trying to get the transaction across the finish line.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

The main reason we work with them is that they are very accessible, easy to work with and very collaborative.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

They are very fast, efficient and communicate well.

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Notable Practitioners

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Wesley Williams
3
Wesley Williams
3
Band 3
Wesley Williams is recognized for his sophisticated practice advising private equity and corporate clients on a broad array of transactional matters.

Wesley is commercial. His relationship with the groups we transact with benefits us because they know he is reasonable.

Wesley is a very sharp attorney.

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Thomas Yang
4
Thomas Yang
4
Band 4
Thomas Yang works on a range of transactional matters, including M&A. He regularly handles deals in the technology sector.

Tom is a fantastic lawyer. I am always very impressed with his technical ability.

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John Goodgame
6
John Goodgame
6
Band 6

John Goodgame advices public and private companies in a range of corporate transactions. His practice is particularly strong in energy.

John is a reliable resource for creative solutions.

John is a good guy and a smart attorney.

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Corporate/M&A
Thomas Yang
4
Thomas Yang
4
Band 4
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Wesley Williams
5
Wesley Williams
5
Band 5
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John Goodgame
6
John Goodgame
6
Band 6
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Private Equity: Buyouts
Wesley Williams
3
Wesley Williams
3
Band 3
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