Energy & Natural Resources: Oil & Gas
USA Guide 2024 : Louisiana
Band 2
About
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
One of the Gulf Coast’s premier oil, gas and energy firms, Gordon Arata has helped industry clients throughout the Gulf of Mexico to the North Slope of Alaska to the Bass Straits of Australia. Its energy practice encompasses all forms of dispute resolution, including litigation in state and federal courts, and arbitration, mediation and administrative proceedings before federal, state and local agencies such as the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the Louisiana Office of Conservation, the Louisiana Public Service Commission, the Louisiana State Mineral and Energy Board, and the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The firm has represented clients in every type of oil and gas regulatory issue in or offshore Louisiana and Texas.
Major, national and independent oil and gas companies, pipeline companies, oilfield services companies, financial institutions, investors, large landowners and petrochemical companies turn to Gordon Arata for representation in routine and highly sophisticated transactions alike. In addition to its traditional oil and gas practice, firm attorneys have worked on a variety of matters involving renewable energy, including ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel and solar facilities matters, and regularly prepare title opinions for operators, non-operators, landowners, lenders and others, including for the most complex of mineral and non-mineral title issues for lands in and offshore.
Chambers Review
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett is an experienced oil and gas group that draws on a wealth of industry expertise in high-value transactions and complex litigation. Transactional expertise includes acquisition, leasing and financing work for oil and gas companies and associated title matters. Also offers strengths in regulatory matters, with significant experience representing clients before various regulatory bodies as well as state and federal courts.
Work Highlights
- Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett represented Hazelwood Energy Hub in its large-scale clean energy projects including negotiations and writing confidentiality agreements.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gordon Arata has a firm handle on the subject matter. Its lawyers know all of the players in the market and quickly identify significant risks and opportunities."
"The Gordon Arata team is made up of seasoned veterans of the industry with fundamental understanding of their respective areas."
"Gordon Arata is a one-stop shop for Louisiana energy law advice."
"Gordon Arata has a firm handle on the subject matter. Its lawyers know all of the players in the market and quickly identify significant risks and opportunities."
"The Gordon Arata team is made up of seasoned veterans of the industry with fundamental understanding of their respective areas."
"Gordon Arata is a one-stop shop for Louisiana energy law advice."
Notable Practitioners
Bob Duplantis has a strong reputation in the oil and gas market, with longstanding experience in energy-related litigation.
"Bob is fantastic. He has tremendous contacts within the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources."
Peck Hayne is well regarded for his transactional expertise. His practice covers purchase and sale of energy assets, mineral leases and title advice.
"Peck Hayne is very effective in his area of the oil and gas business. He does a great job."
"Peck Hayne is knowledgeable and professional."
"Peck is an amazing advisor to his clients."
Cynthia Nicholson has expertise handling onshore and Outer Continental Shelf regulatory and transactional matters.
"Cynthia Nicholson uses her years of experience to anticipate and solve issues that come up in oil and gas transactions."
"Cynthia does a great job of shepherding us through transactions."
Scott O'Connor is chair of the oil and gas practice at the firm and is well regarded for his representation in sector-specific litigation.
"Scott O'Connor is sharp-witted and is always looking for the best results for his clients while keeping their business needs in mind."
"Scott is exceptionally knowledgeable, thoughtful and solutions-oriented."
Ranked Lawyers at
Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Louisiana
Members
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Anthony C. Marino
Armistead Long
C. Peck Hayne Jr.
Cathy Chessin
Charles Stinneford
Ewell "Tim" Eagan Jr.
Gerald "Jess" Waltman
Gregory Duplantis
James Rhorer
Jefferson B. Goldman
John Pearce
John Phillip "J.P." Graf
Krystin Frazier-Santiago
Makala L. Graves
Marianna Knister
Marion Welborn Weinstock
Martin Landrieu
Meaghan M. Anderson
R. Ethan Zubic
Samuel Masur
Scott O'Connor
Head of Department
Stephen Frederick
Steven Copley
Terrence Knister
Clients
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Hazelwood Energy Hub
PEL Gulf Coast, LLC
Pardee Minerals, LLC
Perdido Energy LLC
Talos Energy LLC
Texas Petroleum Investment Company (TPIC)
Industries
Provided by Gordon Arata Montgomery Barnett
Financial institutions
Investors
Landowners
Maritime entities
Oil and gas companies
Oilfield service companies
Petrochemical companies
Pipeline companies
Real estate companies
Renewable energy companies—ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, solar facilities
Royalty owners
Transportation companies