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Porter Hedges LLP

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded

USA Guide 2026 : Texas

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Porter Hedges LLP

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About

Provided by Porter Hedges LLP

Porter Hedges counsels and represents public and privately held companies ranging from the Fortune 100 to start-ups, regularly handling their largest, most complex, and most demanding transactions in the U.S. and internationally. At the same time, we also serve as external “general counsel” for many companies, providing assistance with day-to-day legal, advisory, and compliance matters.

Our attorneys advise and represent clients in matters such as:

  • ​Business Planning and Entity Formation
  • Business Divorce
  • Capital Markets
  • Corporate Governance, Compliance & Investigations
  • Emerging Companies
  • Executive Compensation
  • Master Limited Partnerships
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Mezzanine Finance
  • Private Equity
  • Special Committees & Boards of Directors
  • Venture Capital

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Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Texas

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Porter Hedges LLP assists clients operating in an array of industries with matters around the country, with a particular focus on the energy sector. It has extensive experience handling midmarket transactions, with significant knowledge of corporate restructuring and corporate governance issues. The team is well versed in the representation of private equity funds, independent board committees and public and privately held companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Porter Hedges represented U.S. Physical Therapy in its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in MSO Metro.

Strengths

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  • They have hands-on experience and direct knowledge of relevant points on various forms of transactions.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • They are very pragmatic and understand the M&A market and how to get things done.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Porter Hedges is very good at giving us practical advice. Their work is extremely useful because of the manner in which they leverage their historical knowledge of the company.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Porter Hedges lawyers are very experienced and fast to respond.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

  • Their responsiveness is extraordinary and their attention to detail and anticipation of needs is very high.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • James Cowen
    James Cowen

    James Cowen

    James Cowen is co-managing partner of Porter Hedges LLP. He advises a broad range of clients on M&A and corporate governance matters.

    • James is great to work with. He is always responsive and practical.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • James is very responsive to me, my team and the organization and has been extremely helpful in imparting his knowledge of the company on us.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • James is always responsive. His awareness of the market has helped us tremendously.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • He has a terrific memory to hold the entire project in his head and see the big picture.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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  • Kevin Poli
    Kevin Poli

    Kevin Poli

    Kevin Poli advises public and private companies in a variety of corporate and securities matters. He advises across a range of industries, including energy and manufacturing.

    • He brings a commercial mindset to addressing our legal needs and his experience and perspective is always welcomed.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA

    • Kevin is a go-to when we need on-the-spot opinions and counsel.

      Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
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Ranked Individuals at Porter Hedges LLP (2)

Texas

Members

Provided by Porter Hedges LLP

  • Robert Reedy

  • Andrew C. Fertitta

  • Mandy L. Diaz

  • Joseph L. Morrel

  • Nick D. Nicholas

  • Kevin J. Poli

    Head of Department

  • Geoffrey L. Schultz

  • Michael T. Larkin

  • Craig M. Bergez

  • Robert J. Viguet, Jr.

  • Corey C. Brown

  • Gabriel Loperena

  • Adam Nalley

  • Robert Radu

  • James Cowen

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  • Kevin Poli

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