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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: The Elite - Texas

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.

Strengths

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"We find the entire team from top to bottom to be very professional. They have been very valuable in providing insights, opinions and guidance to get the outcome we are seeking."

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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"In an industry where you consistently deal with huge workloads, it is amazing and heartening how Porter Hedges is able to provide the level of service it does on such a short timeline."

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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"We are always treated as if we are their most important client."

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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Notable Practitioners

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James Cowen
5
James Cowen
5
Band 5
James Cowen is co-managing partner of Porter Hedges LLP. He advises a broad range of clients on M&A and corporate governance matters.
"I have never worked with a more approachable lawyer with good commercial sense and practical advice in my entire career."
"James is simply outstanding."
"James constantly exceeds expectations for his client service and brings his background to the table as it relates to the commercial aspects of the deal."
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James Cowen
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James Cowen
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Band 5
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Members

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Andrew C. Fertitta

Brian G. Rose

Corey C. Brown

Head of Department

Craig M. Bergez

E. James Cowen

Geoffrey L. Schultz

James D. Reardon

Joseph L. Morrel

Kevin J. Poli

Mandy L. Diaz

Michael T. Larkin

Nick D. Nicholas

Rikiya Thomas

Robert J. Viguet, Jr.

Sarah Elliott