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Michael P Darden

Michael P Darden

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Michael P. Darden focuses on international and US oil and gas ventures (including LNG, deep-water and unconventional resource development projects); international and US infrastructure projects; asset acquisitions and divestitures; and energy-based financings (including project financings, reserve-based loans and production payments). He works with governments, operators, industry partners, investors, contractors, suppliers, lenders and insurers. Mr. Darden also works on carbon capture and sequestration projects; carbon capture, utilization and sequestration projects; and hydrogen and ammonia project development.

Professional Memberships

Board Certified in Oil and Gas Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of Texas, Association of International Petroleum/Energy Negotiators, Houston Bar Association.

Personal

MBA, Rice University, 2002; JD, University of Houston Law Center, 1986; BBA, University of Texas, 1980.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

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Individual Editorial
Michael Darden has tremendous expertise in oil and gas sector M&A and is frequently called on to handle major domestic and international transactions on behalf of prominent industry players.

Strengths

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  • Michael is a really good all round lawyer, always engaged and helpful, always looking for solutions.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Guide to the USA

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