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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:
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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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Porter Hedges represented U.S. Physical Therapy in its acquisition of a 50% equity interest in MSO Metro.
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They have hands-on experience and direct knowledge of relevant points on various forms of transactions.
They are very pragmatic and understand the M&A market and how to get things done.
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.
Porter Hedges lawyers are very experienced and fast to respond.
Their responsiveness is extraordinary and their attention to detail and anticipation of needs is very high.
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James is great to work with. He is always responsive and practical.
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.
James is always responsive. His awareness of the market has helped us tremendously.
He has a terrific memory to hold the entire project in his head and see the big picture.
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.
Kevin is a go-to when we need on-the-spot opinions and counsel.
Corporate/M&A
Corporate/M&A
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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