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Oliva Gibbs

Oliva Gibbs PLLC

Texas, United States
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Oliva Gibbs advised Brigham Exploration (“BEXP”) in its acquisition of Great Western Drilling Ltd.’s (“GWDC”) non-operated assets in Texas and New Mexico. This acquisition significantly expands BEXP’s footprint in the Permian Basin, reinforcing its position as a leading non-operated oil and gas company. The transaction, which closed on November 22, 2024, with an effective date of April 1, 2024, encompasses over 7,000 net acres in the Delaware and Midland Basins, spread across key counties in Texas and New Mexico, including Eddy, Lea, Maring, Midland, Loving, and Winkler.

 

The acquisition increases BEXP’s net daily wellhead production to ~15,500 boe/d across ~79 net producing wells.

BEXP is a premier non-operated oil and gas acquisition and management company focused on assets in the Permian Basin of Texas and New Mexico.

 

The Oliva Gibbs transactional team partnered with Vinson & Elkins LLP as local New Mexico counsel and represented BEXP in the negotiation and drafting of the purchase agreement as well as performing due diligence on the assets in both Texas and New Mexico.

 

The team was led by Patrick Schenkel, Stephen Little, and Brad Gibbs.

Team Services

 

Oliva Gibbs’ Houston oil and gas attorneys offer comprehensive legal services to clients nationwide from our strategically located headquarters in the Energy Corridor.

Our professionals — all board-certified in oil, gas, and mineral law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization — include former landmen, in-house counsel, and energy executives who’ve walked rigs and drilled wells. We bring real-world experience to every title opinion, oilfield services contract, and exploration phase assignment of interest, Railroad Commission permit, working interest division order, M&A transaction, statutory pooling agreement, muniment transfer, royalty dispute, and adverse possession case in the Patch.

Houston oil and gas legal services 

Our team is here to help, whether you need help drafting and negotiating a drilling lease in the Permian, conducting due diligence for a multimillion-dollar deal in Haynesville, securing permits for pipelines and storage facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, or representation in a high-stakes dispute over refinery operations in Eagle Ford.

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Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a private equity-backed startup, Oliva Gibbs’ Houston oil and gas attorneys can provide natural resources legal solutions tailored to your needs. 

Testimonials

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“I love the information the team gives us. It helps to give a good overview of what’s happening in the industry and updates on legal issues.”

Confidential

“Oliva Gibbs is a well-regarded practice in Houston focusing on transactional, regulatory and litigation matters within the oil & gas market. The group routinely represents major oil & gas corporations, start-ups and private equity companies, in the US. The firm is also commended for its burgeoning renewable energy practice.

Brad Gibbs is a key contact.”

Confidential

“Oliva Gibbs provides excellent communication and work product.”

Awards and Recognition

Chambers & Partners, USA Guide 2025: Ohio

Chambers & Partners, Energy & Natural Resources | Spotlight Texas

Best Lawyers 2026

Inc. Regionals 2025: Southwest

Vault Law Best Midsize Law Firms to Work For

Houston Business Journal Fastest Growing Companies Awards 2025

Inc. 5000 2024

Inc. Best Workplaces