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Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

USA Guide 2026 : Texas


Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

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Our corporate practice provides comprehensive transactional and regulatory compliance counseling to businesses of all sizes. Our team of seasoned attorneys offers a full spectrum of corporate legal services, including advising on mergers and acquisitions/dispositions, corporate governance, capital markets transactions, securities regulation, investment management, and private equity transactions.

We guide clients through their most important transactions, critical day-to-day matters, and the full range of issues that arise in a company’s life cycle. Our in-depth commercial and industry knowledge and experience provide guidance well beyond the mechanics of the law, allowing us to counsel clients on broader business implications and strategies.

Consistently recognized as a top-tier practice, our corporate attorneys regularly handle transactions of all sizes with a focus on the middle market, many of which have significant regulatory overlay such as those involving health care, energy, financial services, insurance and/or cross-border operations. Our creative and cost-effective solutions give clients the benefit of our many years of experience without the cost of unnecessary legal research or hours.

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Texas

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has deep M&A expertise as well as experience handling complex advisory matters. The firm offers comprehensive client service to large energy, healthcare and media clients, with the ability to handle complex international transactions. The team has particular strength advising clients with regard to corporate governance, corporate trust and operational issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Troutman Pepper Locke represented Enterprise Products Partners in its $950 million acquisition of Piñon Midstream.

Strengths

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  • They anticipate all issues and have the bench strength to consult with specialized partners when necessary.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Their advice is always practical, actionable and directly relevant to our commercial objectives. They have a unique ability to see the business implications of every legal decision.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Troutman organises its expertise in a way that is efficient and pragmatic.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • The team is always reachable and quick on the turn when needed.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Their responsiveness is second to none.

    Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Bill Swanstrom
    Band 3Bill Swanstrom

    Bill Swanstrom

    Bill Swanstrom routinely advises on a host of corporate issues and M&A. He is particularly noted for his expertise in energy transactions.

  • Band 3Don M Glendenning
    Band 3Don M Glendenning

    Don M Glendenning

    Don Glendenning demonstrates significant strength in acquisitions and dispositions, among other transactions.
    • Don is very pragmatic, experienced and able to take complexities and boil them down for us. He is one of few who can bridge legal to business.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Don's interpersonal skills make him effective in accomplishing the desired result. He is pragmatic in negotiations and provides great advice.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Don's legal knowledge is vast and deep, but his true differentiator is his strategic insight. He has an ability to see the entire chessboard, anticipating challenges and opportunities far in advance.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Band 5Joe Perillo
    Band 5Joe Perillo

    Joe Perillo

    Joe Perillo is an experienced M&A practitioner who is able to assist both private and public companies on a range corporate transactions.

    • Joe is highly knowledgeable and experienced, unflappable under pressure and extremely responsive to client needs. He takes the extra step to lead the transaction to highly satisfactory results.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingJennie Simmons
    Up and ComingJennie Simmons

    Jennie Simmons

    Jennie Simmons is recognized as an up-and-coming practitioner in the Texas private equity M&A market.
    • Jennie has done a really good job at negotiating with counterparties.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She's highly organized and made things happen. Jennie really delivers on timescales and turns out a great work product.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • She has great presence and client communication. She has all the technical and legal skills, but also has rapport with her clients that is above normal.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Jennie is extremely responsive.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA
    • Jennie's experience, knowledge and practical advice make her a true asset.

      Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondentUSA

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