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Haynes and Boone, LLP

Corporate/M&A

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Haynes and Boone, LLP

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About

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Haynes and Boone, LLP was founded by business lawyers who wanted to help companies succeed and grow. With a keen understanding of an increasingly interconnected global, complex and regulated marketplace, our corporate and M&A lawyers use a practical, skilled approach to deliver solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

With experience in all major industry sectors, Haynes and Boone’s M&A lawyers anticipate the roadblocks and evaluate the opportunities that clients face on the way to closing a deal. We handle an array of transactions for clients ranging from private equity firms and closely held corporations to large financial institutions and Fortune 500 public companies. Clients have turned to us to help close more than 500 transactions in the last five years with an aggregate value exceeding $48 billion. Many of our lawyers have worked as in-house counsel or senior government lawyers, giving our team keen insight and the experience required to help start companies and raise capital; structure, finance and close deals to buy and sell companies; advise on reporting, disclosure and other compliance requirements; and train executives and directors on corporate governance.

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Corporate/M&A - Texas


What the Team is Known For

Haynes and Boone, LLP's client base includes major corporations and private equity groups. The firm has particular expertise in assisting with midmarket transactions. It is experienced in all manner of corporate transactions, including LBOs and hostile takeovers. The firm is well versed in representing clients in the energy, chemicals, and food and beverage sectors, among other fields.

Work Highlights

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  • Haynes and Boone advised Sabre Corporation on the $1.1 billion sale of its Hospitality Solutions business to TPG.

Strengths

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  • Haynes and Boone has the expertise we need when we need it.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Haynes and Boone is capable of handling the most complex matters and making the issues understandable for a non-attorney.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They went absolutely above and beyond for us.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • They demonstrated strong commercial judgment, ensuring that recommendations were pragmatic and aligned with our broader business goals.

    Corporate/M&A respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleMichael Boone
    Senior StatespeopleMichael Boone

    Michael Boone

    Michael Boone has a long-standing corporate practice and is highly experienced across the full spectrum of transactional work.
    • Michael is someone I admire deeply. He is a superb lawyer and great mentor.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Band 5Larry L. Shosid
    Band 5Larry L. Shosid

    Larry L. Shosid

    Larry Shosid is an experienced M&A attorney with a strong energy and real estate practice.
    • Larry is truly outstanding.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
    • He is an excellent lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingBrent Beckert
    Up and ComingBrent Beckert

    Brent Beckert

    Brent Beckert focuses his practice on public and private M&A. He is particualrly strong in the healthcare, technology and insurance spaces, among others.

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