Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP advises major domestic and international energy and oil and gas clients across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. From Houston, G. Alan Rafte, a key advisor on upstream oil and gas projects, pipelines and midstream facilities, and carbon capture mandates, leads the practice. Alongside as co-head is James McAnelly, a specialist in oilfield services, M&A, and financing and refinancing, also bringing a burgeoning focus on CCUS projects. Houston-based Jason Jean is a key practitioner for private equity investors, the upstream and midstream sectors, and restructuring and joint ventures. Other standout practitioners in Houston include Lytch Gutmann, specializing in upstream and midstream acquisitions and divestitures, and Benjamin Martin, experienced in securities offerings. Parker A. Lee, versed in advising private equity and infrastructure funds on M&A and project development, and Austin Lee, focused on advising clients on acquisitions and divestitures of oil and gas properties, are the key contacts in New York.