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Hillary H. Holmes

Hillary H. Holmes

USA 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Hillary H. Holmes, Co-Chair of the firm’s Capital Markets practice and Co-Head of the Houston office, focuses on capital markets, securities regulation, M&A and governance. Hillary represents issuers and underwriters in all forms of capital raising transactions, including IPOs, sustainable finance, high yield bonds, investment grade debt, equity offerings, PIPE’s, preferred stock, and spin-offs. Hillary serves as regular counsel to public and private companies on ESG matters, SEC reporting, and governance. Hillary frequently advises boards of directors, special committees and financial advisors in M&A transactions, including public mergers, take privates, and acquisitions. She brings an expertise in the oil and gas and energy transition industries.

Personal

JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2003; Certificate in Public Policy and Management, Wharton School, 2003; BA, cum laude, Duke University, 1998.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

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Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hillary Holmes has a strong track record for acting for oil and gas companies across a variety of corporate transactions. Alongside her recognized strength in capital market transactions, she is also acclaimed for her corporate M&A work and asset A&D practice.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

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Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hillary Holmes is co-chair of the firm's capital markets practice group. She is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Hillary Holmes is co-chair of the firm's capital markets practice group. She is a highly regarded figure in the Texas market who advises on a broad array of capital markets transactions.

Corporate/M&A - Texas

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Hillary Holmes is active on M&A matters and regularly handles energy-related work. She has further expertise in capital markets deals.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Hillary Holmes has an extraordinary amount of discernment. She can very quickly understand key matters, both legal and commercial and help her clients quickly identify high priority focus areas.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Guide to the USA
  • Hillary is a very accomplished capital markets attorney and a pleasure to work alongside

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Hillary is fantastic to work with and provides a level of expertise and service that is a great value add for our transactions.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Hillary is one of most experienced and easy to work with attorneys in the industry.

    Capital Markets: Debt & EquityChambers Guide to the USA
  • Hillary is a very accomplished capital markets attorney and a pleasure to work alongside.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Hillary is one of most experienced and easy to work with attorneys in the industry.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Guide to the USA

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