Banking & Finance | USA

Bracewell LLP is an outstanding Texas firm with a deep bench of banking and finance expertise. The team is expert in handling secured and unsecured transactions. It handles complex and significant transactions for clients including large banks and funds. The firm is also active in lending transactions concerning a range of companies in the energy space.

Kirkland & Ellis provides counsel to private equity firms on leveraged transactions. It is experienced in handling issues such as mezzanine financings and subordinated financings. The team is also active in debt restructuring matters for both lenders and borrowers in the energy space, from upstream oil and gas exploration and production to oilfield services.

Latham & Watkins LLP represents borrowers and lenders in sophisticated energy financing and debt matters. It is also active on leveraged finance and acquisition finance work. The firm acts for a client base of significant banks, investment funds, financial advisers and government bodies.

Paul Hastings LLP has a Houston-based team focused on advising big-name financial institutions and alternative lenders on energy industry financing matters. Its client base also includes notable energy companies. The team is active on syndicated financings, transactional and credit facility matters.

Sidley Austin LLP has a strong group of experienced banking and finance practitioners. The team handles both borrower-side and lender-side transactions. It offers expertise in an array of areas, including asset-based debt finance, syndicated and leveraged finance and a range of structured finance transactions. The firm has a strong roster of clients includes leading banks, private equity funds and government bodies.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a strong bench of finance practitioners, with a special focus on the energy sector. The firm handles high-value acquisition financings and regularly advises on various finance products focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets. It possesses significant experience in restructuring transactions and reserve-based lendings. The team is well placed to advise borrowers, secured lenders and institutional investors.

Baker Botts L.L.P. has a Houston-based practice with expertise in the energy finance sector, particularly oilfield services and offshore drilling sectors. It represents a range of clients, including borrowers, issuers and other international financial institutions. The team is capable of handling cross-border financings.

Haynes and Boone, LLP is well versed in handling matters such as complex project financings, syndicated loan transactions and equity lending. The team regularly represents large banks and private equity firms in sophisticated financing matters. It has additional industry focus in real estate and energy.

Vinson & Elkins LLP represents large banks with a significant presence in the energy industry as well as borrowers in the space, frequently handling leveraged acquisitions, structured projects and workouts, among other matters. The team is also experienced in representing mezzanine investors and alternative lenders. It has particular expertise in the oil and gas space, as well as on renewables and conventional power generation, with further strength in the retail and manufacturing industries.

Winstead PC has a diverse banking and finance practice with a deep bench and particular expertise in acting for lenders. Clients include leading national and international banks. The team handles large syndicated transactions, both secured and unsecured facilities and multicurrency facilities. It offers ancillary expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, real estate and corporate law. The firm has a notable strength in acting for clients within the energy industry, while offering additional expertise in the sports and healthcare sectors.

Holland & Knight LLP has a sizable finance practice with an enviable roster of borrower and investor clients in the energy industry. It frequently represents major lenders in the Texas market, with expertise in syndicated revolving credit facilities.

Mayer Brown LLP operates from Houston and is able to draw on the firm's national and international network. The team handles traditional energy lending as well as financing for renewable energy projects. It possesses considerable expertise in acquisition financing and reserve-based lending. The group is well supported by complementary tax, corporate and real estate departments.

Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers strong representation of both corporate borrowers and private equity lenders. The team regularly works in energy financings, including asset-based lending, investment-grade lending and mezzanine funding. Its energy sector experience includes upstream exploration, pipeline and infrastructure matters.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is particularly well known for it's handling of complex, borrower side debt financings. The group routinely assists sponsors with acquisition and debtor-in-possession financings. The team's expertise spans a wide range of industries including energy oil and gas.

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is well versed in a range of matters, including leveraged finance, syndicated loans, energy finance and regulatory compliance. The team handles matters for both lenders and borrowers. It works with commercial banks, private equity funds and hedge funds, among others. The group has significant expertise across the energy space, including in oil and gas.

Husch Blackwell enjoys a strong reputation in the Texas banking market. The team advises both lenders and borrowers in a wide range of finance matters, with particular strength in representing regional banks.

Jackson Walker has a strong finance group that is regularly sought to provide insight into a wide range of financial transactions. The team's client roster includes commercial banks, private and public companies and investors. It has depth that allows it to complex matters involving secured financing, refinancing and recapitalisations. The team handles cases from a variety of sectors such as technology, retail, industrial and construction.

Porter Hedges LLP is a full-service commercial firm with a robust finance practice and core client base which includes both lenders and borrowers. The team is experienced in working with domestic and international banks. It possesses experienced practitioners in the energy, project finance and real estate spaces. The team routinely handles syndicated credit facilities, loan agreements and associated restructuring issues.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an established finance practice noted for its representation of both borrower and lender clients. The team is well equipped to handle the full range of transactions, from acquisition financings to DIP lending. It is much sought after for its strength in the energy industry, with expertise in sector-specific transactions such as reserve-based loans and volumetric production payments. The firm is enabled by a widespread domestic and international presence to excel in cross-border transactions.

Winston & Strawn LLP houses a team of dedicated finance practitioners, capable of handling a wide range of transactions both domestically and abroad. Its clients include banks, private equity funds and corporates.