Eric Otness

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 5

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA - Nationwide

4 Years Ranked

Band 5

Corporate/M&A

Texas

2 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2024

About

Provided by Eric Otness

USA

Practice Areas

Head of the M&A/Corporate group in Skadden's Houston office. Concentrates in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures and general corporate and securities matters. Represents public and private companies, private equity firms and other investors, as well as investment banks and financing sources in a variety of U.S. and international transactions, primarily in the energy, infrastructure, chemicals and manufacturing industries.

Career

JD, Northwestern University School of Law, 2002 (cum laude); BA, Northwestern University, 1998 (magna cum laude).

Chambers Review

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USA

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Eric Otness of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates is the head of the M&A group in the firm's Houston office. He is noted for his representation of public and private companies and private equity firms in a range of transactions.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Eric Otness is a Houston-based partner with a strong transactional practice, frequently handling M&A, joint ventures and refinancing matters.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"Eric is an experienced lawyer who helps clients navigate complex matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Eric is a great person to have on your team. He brings very level-headed advice and does a great job of mobilizing the entire Skadden team behind him."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Eric is a great lawyer. He is very knowledgeable."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondent
USA

"Eric is an experienced lawyer who helps clients navigate complex matters."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Eric is a great person to have on your team. He brings very level-headed advice and does a great job of mobilizing the entire Skadden team behind him."

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

"Eric is a great lawyer. He is very knowledgeable."

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) respondent
USA

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Eric Otness

USA Guide 2024

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) + 1 more ranking

About

Practice Areas

Career

Chambers Review

USA

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Individual Editorial

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

Individual Editorial

Strengths

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