Spearheaded by Jesse Brush in New York and John Clayton in Dallas, Akin has a strong track record in advising companies and investors on convertible debt offerings, IPOs, and liquidity management transactions. Specialising in debt restructurings and private placements, the practice is especially active in the oil and gas industries. Clayton concentrates on complex secondary offerings, Garrett DeVries is an M&A expert, and Houston’s John Goodgame is also highlighted as a key individual.
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Key clients

  • Viper Energy, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Viper Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: VNOM) in its Rule 144A offering of $400 million of its 7.375% senior notes due 2031.

Lawyers

Practice head

Jesse Brush; John Clayton

Other key lawyers

Garrett DeVries; John Goodgame; Rosa Testani