Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP oil and gas practice advises leading industry players across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, as well as financial institutions and private equity firms. With a strong Texas presence, the team advises on M&A, capital markets, project development, and energy financing, drawing on extensive industry knowledge.  Co-chair Michael P. Darden advises a standout roster of exploration and production companies on M&A, joint ventures, and project finance. Fellow co-chair Rahul Vashi focuses on the upstream and midstream sectors, handling joint venture agreements – including development, drilling, and participation ventures – alongside M&A and divestments. Hillary Holmes is highly regarded for her corporate governance and ESG expertise, which she leverages to deliver strategic M&A, financing, and capital-raising advice. Michael Piazza is active across both oil and gas and energy transition assets, with a broad practice spanning GP and LP-side funds and M&A transactions. All individuals are based in Houston.    
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Key clients

  • Guggenheim Securities LLC
  • SilverBow Resources Inc
  • Andros Capital Partners LLC
  • Pioneer Natural Resources Company
  • Western Midstream Partners, LP
  • Esperanza Capital Partners
  • Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc.
  • Percussion Petroleum II, LLC
  • Ridgemar Energy, LLC
  • Revenir Energy
  • Aethon Energy Management LLC
  • Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Michael Darden; Rahul Vashi

Other key lawyers

Hilary Holmes; Michael Piazza