Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP fields a Houston- and Dallas-based team that sits at the forefront of some of the oil and gas industry’s most consequential disputes. Combining deep sector knowledge with a strong record of courtroom success, the group represents leading E&P companies, midstream and downstream operators, oilfield services providers, and financial institutions. The team regularly secures victories in jury trials, appellate courts, and class actions, handling matters spanning constitutional, securities, environmental, bankruptcy, and complex commercial law. Co-head Trey Cox is widely recognized in the sector for his leadership in high-stakes disputes. Fellow co-head Collin Cox brings extensive experience in complex oil and gas commercial litigation. Mike Raiff adds further strength as a seasoned trial and appellate advocate with a proven track record in major energy cases.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Collin Cox is an excellent trial lawyer. The firm is great with technology in trial.’
- ‘Trey Cox is an incredible trial talent who absorbs necessary information very well, communicates effectively to judges and juries, and strikes the right balance in terms of being aggressive and measured.'
- ‘The Gibson Dunn team with whom I've worked (led by Trey Cox) is professional, strategic, creative, and aggressive.'
- ‘Collin Cox is top notch with case strategy.’
Key clients
- Energy Transfer Partners
- GE Power Services
- Chevron
- Capitan Energy, Inc.
- Baker Hughes
- Mesquite Energy
- Vistra Corp.
Work highlights
Representing Energy Transfer, the team secured a record-breaking $667 million North Dakota jury verdict against Greenpeace, establishing unlawful interference with the Dakota Access Pipeline through trespass, vandalism, and defamatory statements, and delivering a landmark win that underscores the firm’s trial strength in politically charged, high-profile energy disputes.
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Practice head
Trey Cox; Collin Cox
Other key lawyers
Mike Raiff