Ranking tables
Banking & Finance | USA
Texas
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 3
Band 4
Senior Statespeople
Eminent Practitioners
Band 1
Band 2
- Catherine Ozdogan Latham & Watkins LLP17 Years Ranked
- Courtney Marcus Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP19 Years Ranked
- Dewey J Gonsoulin Jr Bracewell LLP18 Years Ranked
- Erec Winandy Vinson & Elkins LLP10 Years Ranked
- Kelly M Dybala Sidley Austin LLP14 Years Ranked
- Luke A Weedon Baker Botts L.L.P.15 Years Ranked
Band 3
- Andrew P Flint Holland & Knight LLP15 Years Ranked
- Andy Veit Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
- Brian Moss Vinson & Elkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- Christopher Dewar Vinson & Elkins LLP7 Years Ranked
- Craig Kornreich Latham & Watkins LLP12 Years Ranked
- Francis 'Frank' R Bradley III Greenberg Traurig, LLP17 Years Ranked
- Guy Gribov Vinson & Elkins LLP9 Years Ranked
- Herschel Hamner Sidley Austin LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kate Day Bracewell LLP11 Years Ranked
- Mary Kogut Kirkland & Ellis LLP4 Years Ranked
- Matthew Einbinder Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP8 Years Ranked
- Melissa Stewart Winstead PC9 Years Ranked
- Scott G Night Haynes and Boone, LLP14 Years Ranked
- Shalla Prichard Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP9 Years Ranked
- Stephanie Koo Song Bracewell LLP13 Years Ranked
- Will Bos Kirkland & Ellis LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 4
- Alison C Boren Sidley Austin LLP18 Years Ranked
- Brian Minyard Sidley Austin LLP4 Years Ranked
- Cassandra G Mott Blank Rome LLP7 Years Ranked
- J Michael Chambers Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
- James A Markus Haynes and Boone, LLP12 Years Ranked
- Kate Moseley Alston & Bird LLP2 Years Ranked
- Mark Holmes White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
- Michael Cuda K&L Gates2 Years Ranked
- Neal Kaminsky Haynes and Boone, LLP18 Years Ranked
- Nick H Sorensen Porter Hedges LLP17 Years Ranked
- Nikki Gibson Bell Nunnally & Martin2 Years Ranked
- Paul Amiel Haynes and Boone, LLP7 Years Ranked
- Richard Sitton Baker Botts L.L.P.10 Years Ranked
- Shad E Sumrow Baker Botts L.L.P.8 Years Ranked
- Trevor Wommack Latham & Watkins LLP11 Years Ranked
Band 5
- Erland Modesto Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP2 Years Ranked
- G Alan Rafte Bracewell LLP21 Years Ranked
- Jason Busch Paul Hastings LLP2 Years Ranked
- Lou Ann Brunenn Greenberg Traurig, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Lucas Spivey Kirkland & Ellis3 Years Ranked
- Rachael L Lichman Kirkland & Ellis LLP2 Years Ranked
- Reuben D Rosof Husch Blackwell LLP1 Years Ranked
- Thomas J Perich Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP20 Years Ranked
- Timothy M Johnston Haynes and Boone, LLP1 Years Ranked
- Vynessa Nemunaitis Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP2 Years Ranked
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Bracewell LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBracewell LLP is an outstanding Texas firm with a deep bench of banking and finance expertise. Expert in handling secured and unsecured transactions. Handles complex and significant transactions for clients including large banks and funds. Also active in lending transactions concerning a range of companies in the energy space.1 Latham & Watkins LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP represents borrowers and lenders in sophisticated energy financing and debt matters. Also active on leveraged finance and acquisition finance work. Acts for a client base of significant banks, investment funds, financial advisers and government bodies.1 Vinson & Elkins LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedVinson & 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. Also experienced in representing mezzanine investors and alternative lenders. 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.
Band 2
2 Kirkland & Ellis LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis provides counsel to private equity firms on leveraged transactions. Experienced in handling issues such as mezzanine financings and subordinated financings. 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.2 Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedSimpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP has a strong bench of finance practitioners, with a special focus on the energy sector. Handles high-value acquisition financings and regularly advises on various finance products focused on the upstream, midstream and downstream oil and gas markets. Possesses significant experience in restructuring transactions and reserve-based lendings. Well placed to advise borrowers, secured lenders and institutional investors.
Band 3
3 Baker Botts L.L.P.Banking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 20 Years RankedBaker Botts L.L.P. has a Houston-based practice with expertise in the energy finance sector, particularly oilfield services and offshore drilling sectors. Represents a range of clients, including borrowers, issuers and other international financial institutions. Capable of handling cross-border financings.3 Haynes and Boone, LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 18 Years RankedHaynes and Boone, LLP is well versed in handling matters such as complex project financings, syndicated loan transactions and equity lending. Regularly represents large banks and private equity firms in sophisticated financing matters. Additional industry focus in real estate and energy.3 Sidley Austin LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP has a strong group of experienced banking and finance practitioners. Handles both borrower-side and lender-side transactions. Offers expertise in an array of areas, including asset-based debt finance, syndicated and leveraged finance and a range of structured finance transactions. Strong roster of clients includes leading banks, private equity funds and government bodies.
Band 4
4 Holland & Knight LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedHolland & Knight LLP has a sizable finance practice with an enviable roster of borrower and investor clients in the energy industry. Frequently represents major lenders in the Texas market, with expertise in syndicated revolving credit facilities.4 Mayer Brown LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedMayer Brown LLP operates from Houston and is able to draw on the firm's national and international network. Handles traditional energy lending as well as financing for renewable energy projects. Possesses considerable expertise in acquisition financing and reserve-based lending. Well supported by complementary tax, corporate and real estate departments.4 Winstead PCBanking & Finance2023 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedWinstead 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. Handles large syndicated transactions, both secured and unsecured facilities and multicurrency facilities. Offers ancillary expertise in areas such as bankruptcy, real estate and corporate law. Notable strength in acting for clients within the energy industry, while offering additional expertise in the sports and healthcare sectors.
Band 5
5 Greenberg Traurig, LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedGreenberg Traurig, PA is a respected firm that handles a host of banking and finance matters. Its clients include borrowers, lenders and arrangers, and it often advises on issues such as acquisition financings and unsecured credit facilities.5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 8 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP is well versed in a range of matters, including leveraged finance, syndicated loans, energy finance and regulatory compliance. Handles matters for both lenders and borrowers. Works with commercial banks, private equity funds and hedge funds, among others. Significant expertise across the energy space, including in oil and gas.5 Paul Hastings LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedPaul Hastings LLP has a Houston-based team focused on advising big-name financial institutions and alternative lenders on energy industry financing matters. Client base also includes notable energy companies. Active on syndicated financings, transactional and credit facility matters.5 Porter Hedges LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 18 Years RankedPorter Hedges LLP is a full-service commercial firm with a robust finance practice and core client base which includes both lenders and borrowers. Experienced in working with domestic and international banks. Possesses experienced practitioners in the energy, project finance and real estate spaces. Routinely handles syndicated credit facilities, loan agreements, and associated restructuring issues.5 Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 20 Years RankedWeil, Gotshal & Manges LLP offers strong representation of both corporate borrowers and private equity lenders. Regularly works in energy financings, including asset-based lending, investment-grade lending and mezzanine funding. Energy sector experience includes upstream exploration, pipeline and infrastructure matters.5 Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLPBanking & Finance2023 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has an established finance practice noted for its representation of both borrower and lender clients. Well equipped to handle the full range of transactions, from acquisition financings to DIP lending. 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. Enabled by a widespread domestic and international presence to excel in cross-border transactions.