Chambers Review
Strong bench of finance practitioners, with a special focus on the energy sector. Handles high-value acquisition financings and regularly advises on various finance products focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets. Possesses significant experience in restructuring transactions and reserve-based lendings. Well placed to advise borrowers, secured lenders and institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP represented Citibank, as administrative agent, in connection with Vencer Energy`s reserve-based financing used, in part, to finance Vencer’s previously announced acquisition of Midland Basin assets from Hunt Oil Company.
Strengths
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"The firm has extremely technical lawyers with deep experience supporting complex situations and the ability to draw value-add commercial insights."
"The firm has extremely technical lawyers with deep experience supporting complex situations and the ability to draw value-add commercial insights."
Notable Practitioners
Brandan Still often works on financing mandates. His clients include high-profile banks.
"Brandan is very knowledgeable and responsive."
Matthew Einbinder is acknowledged for his work in banking and credit transactions, particularly in energy and project financings.
"He is one of the most thoughtful lawyers I have every worked with."
Erland Modesto regularly works with clients in the energy space on a range of financing matters.
"He is very detail-oriented, but can also step back and explain things simply as needed depending on the audience."
Robert René Rabalais acts for clients on restructurings and acquisition financings, typically within the oil and gas space.
"He has great industry knowledge and ability to negotiate outcomes."
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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP
Texas
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