Private Equity: Buyouts | USA

Kirkland & Ellis has a talented corporate team with a firm presence in the Texas M&A market. Handles an array of highly complex transactions, including M&A, tender and exchange offers and joint ventures, with particular expertise in debt restructuring for distressed energy companies. Active in a number of industries, including chemicals and retail, with a notable focus on energy. Firm is noted for its market-leading representation of private equity clients.

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett is sought out by clients for a range of corporate transactions. Particularly adept at handling complex M&A within the oil and gas space. Has notable experience acting on behalf of private equity funds, as well as both private and public companies.

Vinson & Elkins is a dominant force in the Texas market with capabilities in energy and infrastructure, among other areas. Has extraordinary bench strength, with expertise across the whole corporate and M&A spectrum, including corporate governance issues and private equity investments. Also active in the real estate, utilities and technology fields, regularly acting on behalf of major public and private companies and sponsor clients.

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a respected group handling highly sophisticated and complex matters in public M&A and private equity-led deals. Offers the breadth of talent of a full-service firm and expertise across a range of industries including energy, real estate and healthcare.

Latham & Watkins represents international and domestic energy companies in an array of corporate matters such as M&A, on which the firm is able to provide a full suite of complementary advice. Talented team with extensive experience handling complex cross-jurisdictional transactions. Has the capacity to handle multibillion-dollar matters. Latham is also noted for its work in the private equity space.

Sidley Austin is a respected operator in the Texas M&A market. Represents a broad range of clients, including public and private companies, boards of directors and private equity firms. Equipped to handle deals for clients in the energy, technology and financial services sectors, among others. Well supported by strong national and international capabilities.