LAWYER PROFILE

Michael W Brooks

Global 2026

Bracewell LLP

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Derivatives

USA

2 years ranked

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

USA

1 year ranked

Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

USA

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Bracewell LLP

Global

Practice Areas

Practice focuses on energy, commodities and derivatives law. Represents energy companies and commodity trading companies in a wide variety of commercial, regulatory, compliance and enforcement matters and routinely advises clients regarding federal rules and regulations governing the trading, ownership, transportation and transmission of energy commodities. Counsels clients regarding emerging technologies and related privacy, cybersecurity, commercial and regulatory issues.

Also conducts internal compliance reviews and trainings, works with clients to develop effective compliance programs, and collaborates with commercial teams to structure large commodity transactions and acquisitions to comply with FERC and CFTC regulations. Advises clients regarding compliance with the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 and the US Federal Trade Commission’s petroleum market manipulation regulations.

Professional Memberships

Energy Bar Association

Personal

JD, George Mason University School of Law, 2005, magna cum laude; BA, College of William & Mary, 1998

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Derivatives - USA

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Michael Brooks is noted as an insightful derivatives lawyer, with particular expertise in the energy space and acting for commodity trading companies.

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Michael Brooks has a wealth of regulatory expertise and is frequently retained to advise on internal compliance reviews.

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Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation) - USA

Band 5

Individual Editorial

Michael Brooks has a wealth of regulatory expertise and is frequently retained to advise on internal compliance reviews.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Michael's knowledge of the energy markets, traded products and the applicable law is unsurpassed in the Bar.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
Michael provides straightforward, practical and timely advice. He has an excellent demeanour, client rapport and subject matter expertise.
DerivativesChambers Global Guide
Michael is very practical and brings a commercial mindset to deliberations.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)Chambers Global Guide
He distils complex information into actual legal guidance and is exceptional in that regard.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)Chambers Global Guide
Michael has an excellent understanding of the energy markets and is very dedicated to customer service.
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)Chambers Global Guide