Mr William Anderson > Bracewell LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Bracewell LLP’s M&A team specializes in handling stock sales and exchanges, management and leveraged buyouts, and joint ventures on behalf of international financial institutions and energy companies. Based out of Houston, William Anderson and Charles Still, Jr. co-head the outfit and bring significant expertise in SEC compliance and corporate governance matters to the practice, whilst Troy Harder primarily focuses on corporate finance transactions. Jason Jean is an expert on transactions in the upstream and midstream energy sector, Lytch Gutmann is knowledgeable on stock and asset purchases and sales, while Benjamin Martin is noted for his expertise in the private equity space.

Bracewell LLP continues to stand out for its expertise in debt offerings by energy companies and financial institutions. It is a leading figure in MLP securities and has a strong mix of investment grade and high-yield debt engagements. It has a notable presence in preferred, convertible and hybrid offerings, along with restructurings, refinancings and other liability management transactions. Clients include some of the world’s largest energy companies such as Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, along with US-based electricity providers. Houston partner Will Anderson remains at the forefront of debt offerings by major energy companies, as does fellow Houston partner Troy Harder . Catherine Hood is a key figure in New York.

Bracewell LLP is active in representing energy companies and financial institutions in equity offerings. It handles a range of IPOs and follow-on equity offerings for energy businesses, MLPs and community banking institutions. SPAC and at-the-market deals are also a forte. In addition, the firm frequently lands underwriter-side engagements. Will Anderson and Troy Harder are key partners in Houston, along with Catherine Hood in New York.