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John Goodgame

John Goodgame

Global 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

USA

7 years ranked

About

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Global

Practice Areas

John Goodgame helps clients navigate strategic transactions, primarily in the energy business. He advises public and private companies and private equity funds in initial public offerings (IPOs) and other public and private equity and debt offerings, as well as complex joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions. Additionally, John counsels public companies, their boards of directors and board committees in strategic and governance matters, including mergers, sales of control and conflict situations, as well as Securities and Exchange Commission compliance. John was the partner in charge of Akin’s Houston office and the co-head of the firm’s global corporate practice until 2022.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
John Goodgame's expertise spans a broad array of transactional matters, including financings, acquisitions, divestitures and IPOs.

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

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

John Goodgame of Akin is particularly known for his representation of energy companies in extensive debt and equity offerings.

Strengths

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  • John is very practical, has a lot of experience and is a great adviser.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide
  • John is great, he is my first call for securities and governance issues.

    Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United StatesChambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

China

Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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