Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)
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Band 3
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Provided by Locke Lord LLP
Locke Lord represents clients across the energy industry, at every link in the value chain. We are deeply involved with exploration and production; natural gas, oil and product gathering, processing, storage and pipeline transmission; refining; oilfield services; conventional and renewable power generation; energy commodity trading and marketing; infrastructure; and all parts in between.
We provide full-service capabilities in virtually every discipline and matter relevant to the industry, including: mergers, acquisitions and dispositions; commercial contracts and operations; project development; finance; private equity; joint ventures; litigation and dispute resolution; regulatory; environmental; bankruptcy, restructuring and insolvency; capital markets; intellectual property; labor and employment; real estate; and tax.
In addition, Locke Lord’s combination of a longstanding, market-leading practice in traditional energy, decades of experience in renewable energy development and project finance, and an established platform in private equity and venture capital, uniquely positions the Firm to advise clients on energy transition issues. We are leaders in developing, financing and buying and selling energy transition assets, including projects focused on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, renewable natural gas (RNG), renewable diesel and more.
Chambers Review
Locke Lord LLP comes recommended for upstream, midstream and downstream deals that involve complex corporate structurings. The firm assists clients involved in exploration and production, gathering, storage and processing, and the provision of services and equipment to the industry. It possesses expertise in joint ventures, sales, acquisitions and operations management. The firm is well-equipped to advise energy companies, as well as private equity firms looking to enter the space for the first time.
Work Highlights
- Locke Lord LLP advised WildFire Energy on its agreements to acquire Chesapeake Energy's Brazos Valley region of its Eagle Ford assets for $1.42 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Locke Lord has a great understating of the midstream business and how it works."
"The Locke Lord team makes itself available in a very short time frame. They go above and beyond by giving us the time and attention we need."
"Locke Lord is deeply experienced in the market."
"Locke Lord has a great understating of the midstream business and how it works."
"The Locke Lord team makes itself available in a very short time frame. They go above and beyond by giving us the time and attention we need."
"Locke Lord is deeply experienced in the market."
Notable Practitioners
Bill Swanstrom is widely recognized in the market for his midstream oil and gas practice. His expertise is frequently sought in acquisitions and sales both by companies and private equity investors.
"Bill Swanstrom is a fantastic midstream practitioner."
Terry Radney focuses on upstream and midstream transactions in the oil and gas sector and frequently assists clients with M&A activity and various commercial agreements.
"Terry is smart and he gets the deal done."
"Terry's knowledge is phenomenal."
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