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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Banking & Finance

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Haynes and Boone, LLP

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We represent financial institutions, domestic and foreign borrowers, investment funds and others in navigating large, complex transactions worth billions of dollars, and we often structure sophisticated, ground-breaking financing vehicles to fit our clients’ business needs. Our lawyers, for instance, helped develop the subscription secured credit facility market, and we represent U.S. and foreign commercial and investment banks across the globe in subscription financings for private equity funds.

We help clients address unique operational, legal, tax and regulatory issues posed by cross-border and multi-currency transactions, whether in China, Europe, Mexico, Canada, Latin America or Caribbean territories.

Our extensive experience covers a wide range of financing transactions, such as projects within the following areas: energy finance, from traditional reserve-based loans secured by oil and gas reserves to complex commodity hedging transactions; public finance, including large-scale bond offerings; equity lending; and mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and recapitalizations. Our lawyers have assisted clients across a multitude of industries, including insurance, real estate, media and telecommunications, energy, retail and manufacturing, and technology and data systems.

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Banking & Finance - Texas

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP is well versed in handling matters such as complex project financings, syndicated loan transactions and equity lending. The team regularly represents large banks and private equity firms in sophisticated financing matters. It has additional industry focus in real estate and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • Haynes and Boone advised private equity firm Valesco in its acquisition financing of Five Lakes Manufacturing.

Strengths

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  • Haynes and Boone demonstrates excellence in all aspects, from expertise in a variety of industries and concepts, to their ability to quickly and effectively problem-solve.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleTimothy Powers
    Senior StatespeopleTimothy Powers

    Timothy Powers

    Timothy Powers is a respected practitioner who handles a broad range of banking and finance matters.
    • Tim is a go-to guy for any unique things that come up.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Scott G Night
    Band 3Scott G Night

    Scott G Night

    Scott Night is a highly respected member of the Texas financing Bar. His broad practice sees him consulted by lenders and borrowers on real estate and corporate lending matters.
    • Scott is an incredible lawyer. He is commercially minded, responsive and an all-around great guy.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 3Timothy M Johnston
    Band 3Timothy M Johnston

    Timothy M Johnston

    Timothy Johnston is respected for his ability to advise both lenders and borrowers on a range of matters. He is notably adept at providing counsel on asset-based lending and syndicated loans.
    • Tim is a pleasure to work with, with consultative approach and good partnership.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4James A Markus
    Band 4James A Markus

    James A Markus

    James Markus is best known for his work in the oil and gas space, handling sector-specific work such as reserve-based lending.
    • James is practical, pragmatic, personable and accessible.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Neal Kaminsky
    Band 4Neal Kaminsky

    Neal Kaminsky

    Neal Kaminsky is a highly recommended practitioner in the Houston lending market. He regularly handles debt and acquisition financings.
    • Neal is very responsive and very knowledgeable.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
  • Band 4Sakina Foster
    Band 4Sakina Foster

    Sakina Foster

    Sakina Foster is an experienced finance practitioner. She routinely handles a range of transactions including acquisition financings and syndicated and single bank loans. She has additional experience in the aviation sector.

    • Sakina is a great overall relationship manager, very client-focused.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA

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