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 A. 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 Verdun Oil Company LLC The Williams Companies, Inc. PureWest Energy LLC
Practice head

Jeremy Mouton; James Thompson

Other key lawyers

Michael Byrd; Benjamin Rajabi; David Mann