Porter Hedges LLP advises public and private E&P companies, oilfield services providers, and midstream and downstream operators on high-value M&A and structured financings. The firm has notable expertise in asset-backed securitizations for the oil and gas sector and represents clients in bankruptcy-related asset sales. Group lead James Thompson is a trusted adviser to public and private energy companies on the acquisition of mineral and royalty interests and fee mineral interests. Co-lead Jeremy Mouton has recently overseen restructurings and disposals arising from bankruptcy proceedings while also advising on midstream and upstream acquisitions. Michael Byrd’s practice is primarily upstream-focused, handling the transfer of working and non-operating interests. Benjamin Rajabi leads on project development and commercial agreements, including long-term fuel purchasing arrangements, while David Mann’s M&A expertise is relied upon for asset acquisitions and disposals. All lawyers mentioned are in Houston.
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Key clients
- Chevron USA, Inc.
- TotalEnergies SE
- Black Stone Minerals, L.P.
- KODA Resources, LLC
- Franco-Nevada Corporation
- Carnelian Energy Capital Management L.P.
- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
- Ascent Resources, LLC
- Occidental Petroleum Corporation
- Seneca Resources Company, LLC
Lawyers
Practice head
Jeremy Mouton; James Thompson
Other key lawyers
Michael Byrd; Benjamin Rajabi; David Mann