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W James McAnelly III

W James McAnelly III

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Has more than 30 years of experience representing a broad, diverse client base ranging from majors, independents, oilfield services, private equity and their portfolio companies in a broad spectrum of transactions focused in North America, including the purchase, sale, restructuring, joint venture and/or exchanges of oil and gas exploration and producing properties, processing plants, production and storage facilities and pipeline systems located onshore and offshore, including the Gulf of America.

Handles midstream transactions, ranging from gathering and transportation to processing and marketing of hydrocarbons. Also represents a broad array of O&G minerals and royalties buyers and sellers in the continental United States.

Advises on many carbon capture, utilization and sequestration projects, including real property rights and commercial issues involving enhanced oil recovery and CO2 sequestration. Also regularly advises creditors and debtors in financial restructurings, distressed investments and acquisitions as well as Chapter 11 proceedings and “363” sale processes.

Career

Co-chair, Oil and Gas Practice Group

Professional Memberships

State Bar of Texas, Oil & Gas Section; Institute for Energy Law Executive Committee; Foundation for Natural Reserves and Energy Law; Texas Journal of Oil Gas and Energy Law, Board of Advisors; and Kay Bailey Hutchison Energy Center at The University of Texas at Austin Executive Committee

Personal

• The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1993

• The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A., 1990, with honors

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Chambers Global Guide

Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA

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Individual Editorial
James McAnelly III offers a wealth of expertise in the upstream space spanning acquisitions and investments involving exploration, production and storage properties. He is also active in bankruptcy proceedings.

Strengths

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  • James is an amazing talent and great human being.

    Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)Chambers Global Guide

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