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‘The W&C team is both talented and commercial. When negotiating to get a deal done, they are straight forward with advice around what we have to have and what we would like to have but could ultimately live without. Most importantly, they listen to our needs and respond appropriately.’
‘Mingda Zhao is our main point of contact and a phenomenal resource. He is able to grasp concepts and deal points quickly and develop a path to execution. He's pragmatic, commercial-minded, and can draw on significant transaction experience.’
Key clients
- Marathon
- Saudi Aramco
- Chevron
- Exxon Mobil Corporation
- Continental Resources, Inc.
- Old Ironsides Energy, LLC
- EIG Global Energy Partners
- Kimbell Royalty Partners, LP
- Occidental Petroleum Corp
- Devon Energy Corporation
Work highlights
- Representation of Aramco on its planned acquisition of 100 percent of Esmax Distribución SpA (Esmax) from Southern Cross Group.
- Represented Marathon Oil EF II LLC, a subsidiary of Marathon Oil Corporation in its US$3 billion acquisition of Eagle Ford assets of Ensign Operating LLC, Ensign Operating II LLC, and Ensign Operating III LLC.
- Representation of Devon Energy on its formation of NDB Midstream LLC, a strategic partnership between WaterBridge NDB LLC, a portfolio company of Five Point Energy LLC, and WPX Energy Permian, LLC, a subsidiary of Devon Energy Corp.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jay Cuclis
Other key lawyers
Mingda Zhao; Steven Otillar; Clark Wohlferd; Emery J. Choi; Charlie Ofner; Sean Goldstein