Mr Andrew Calder > Kirkland & Ellis LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Recognised for its ‘deep expertise,’ Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s energy and infrastructure group, based in Houston, has both transactional and advisory capabilities, offering assistance on the acquisitions and sales of power assets, financings, and project development, as well as joint ventures, divestitures, and privatization transactions. The team’s experience handling complex and high-value matters, including those with cross-border elements, continues to cement it as a standout firm in the US energy transaction space. With such an expansive offering, the practice continues to attract notable clients from the energy, infrastructure, and investment companies to its roster including the likes of BlackRock and Global Infrastructure Partners. The main contact in the department is Andrew Calder who concentrates on M&A, although the team also benefits from the aptitude of Rhett Van Syoc who specialises in joint ventures and private equity. In New York, Kristin Mendoza stands out for her prowess in cross-border M&A, dispositions, and reorganisations in the energy sector. Other key names in the department include Ahmed Sidik – who was promoted to partner in October 2024 – and Rob Goodin.

The energy and infrastructure team at Kirkland & Ellis LLP is sought after by asset managers, investors, and green energy suppliers to handle the full gamut of renewable and alternative energy matters ranging from transactions and project development, to agreements and tax issues. On the transactional front, the group has experience leading on a wide variety of high-value, high-profile, and international deals including acquisitions and divestitures, financing, and M&A, as well as joint ventures, renewable energy credit transactions, and power purchase agreements. With such a broad offering and cross-border capabilities, the practice continues to attract new clients to its roster including notable names from the financial services, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors. Leading the Houston office is Andrew Calder who stands out for his aptitude in M&A, investments, and equity stake sales, while in Washington DC, Rohit Chaudhry heads up the department and specializes in debt financing, project restructuring, and sales and acquisitions involving foreign jurisdictions. New York’s Kristin Mendoza is a notable name in the practice for her prowess in leading national and international M&A, dispositions, and joint ventures and Houston’s Roald Nashi is a key contact for assistance with structured equity financings, tax structured financings, and margin loan facilities.

Kirkland & Ellis LLP advises energy companies and private equity funds on M&A, asset transactions, private equity investments, and financing across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. With a substantial energy team on the ground across multiple states, the firm handles transactions involving shale plays, the Gulf of Mexico, and broader energy infrastructure, covering corporate, regulatory, and financing aspects. Andrew Calder is a key adviser to marquee infrastructure funds, guiding clients on investments, disposals, and corporate governance matters. David Castro’s recent workload spans oil and gas inventory acquisitions across multiple basins, non-operating interest acquisitions, midstream transactions, and full company takeovers. Christopher Heasley maintains a broad practice covering the entire oil and gas value chain, combining transactional and commercial expertise, while Chad Smith is highly regarded for his work in the upstream and midstream sectors. Anthony Speier provides comprehensive counsel to exploration and production companies across multiple basins. Operator clients continue to turn to Sean Wheeler  and William Benitez for their expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and equity investments. Lindsey Jaquillard is also a recommended name for upstream matters. All individuals are located in Houston.