Jones Day‘s Houston team advises energy clients on high-profile oil and gas transactions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. With a strong presence in key global energy hubs, the firm counsels on M&A, joint ventures, and regulatory approvals, including FERC and antitrust matters. The practice is led by Jeff Schlegel, whose broad capabilities encompass company acquisitions and asset investments across oil and gas, petrochemicals, and the energy transition. James Olson’s regulatory expertise is integral to the firm’s complex M&A deals, while Kit Rockhill is noted for her proficiency in acquisitions and disposals, project development, and commercial agreements, with recent work in the midstream. Rebecca Searle is also recommended.
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‘James Olson is one of the more dynamic younger members of the energy bar. He is an effective advocate for his clients and is generally a presence in multiparty settlement negotiations. Jim Beh is a solid senior lawyer. The associates on their team are generally strong, although they seem to have a fair amount of turnover.’
Key clients
- Southern Company
- CITGO Petroleum Corp
Work highlights
- Advised Southern Company in connection with its approval of and proposed investment in Southern Natural Gas Company’s planned South System 4 pipeline expansion project designed to increase SNG’s South Line capacity by approximately 1.2 billion cubic feet per day.
- Representing an LNG terminal on the Gulf Coast in negotiating commercial agreements for the transportation of natural gas supplies to its terminal.
- Representing CITGO in connection with the proposed court-ordered sale of CITGO by a Special Master appointed by the United States District Court for the District of Delaware to Amber Energy, backed by Elliott Investment Management.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Jeff Schlegel
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Kit Rockhill
Practice head
Jeff Schlegel
Other key lawyers
James Olson; Kit Rockhill; Rebecca Searle