Hillary H. Holmes

Ranked in 4 Practice Areas

Band 1

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

USA - Nationwide

11 Years Ranked

Band 1

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity

Texas

11 Years Ranked

Band 1

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

USA - Nationwide

8 Years Ranked

Band 3

Corporate/M&A

Texas

7 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2026

About

Provided by Hillary H. Holmes

USA

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

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

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

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.

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Capital Markets: Debt & Equity - Texas

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.

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

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.

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Corporate/M&A - Texas

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.

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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) respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Hillary is a very accomplished capital markets attorney and a pleasure to work alongside

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
Chambers 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 & Equity respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Hillary is one of most experienced and easy to work with attorneys in the industry.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Hillary is a very accomplished capital markets attorney and a pleasure to work alongside.

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States respondent
Chambers 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 States respondent
Chambers 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 & Equity: Central United States respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Hillary is very respected and well-known.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

Hillary is an exceptional talent. She is easy to work with and has a great depth of knowledge. She is an excellent communicator and makes you feel as if you are her only client.

Corporate/M&A respondent
Chambers Guide to the USA

She is thoughtful, detailed, knowledgeable and always delivers the best client service.