Bracewell LLP fields considerable experience in advising on financing transactions pertaining to the energy sector, and is retained in various project, acquisition and asset-based financing mandates. Dewey Gonsoulin and Heather Brown jointly head the Houston practice, both bringing expertise in cross-border energy financing, including syndicated and bilateral lending, asset-based, acquisition and project facilities. Stephanie Koo Song is a key member of the team for distressed and special situation finance, along with refinancing. Kate Day is proficient in acquisition, leveraged and commodity finance, while Houston-based Andrew C.J. Bueso operates in distressed financing and multi-currency facilities. Rebecca Keep, William Ebert and Jeris Brunette departed the team in March 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'Bracewell is comprised of a strong team of both partners and associates in the energy transactional space. My firm deeply values their long-term presence in the space, extensive industry knowledge, technical acumen and commercial approach to negotiation.'
- 'The team at Bracewell is typically our first call on highly complex transactions and has recently become a go-to partner on structured commodities/securitizations related matters.'
- 'Our firm's primary coverage from the Bracewell team is through partners William Ebert and Dewey Gonsoulin. William Ebert is a very talented partner who brings an often needed sense of urgency and responsiveness to transaction work, and he is a very commercial and pragmatic negotiator on behalf of his clients. Will also excels at thinking creatively on highly complex transactions. Dewey Gonsoulin brings a wealth of industry experience to the table and particularly stands out in his ability to look around corners for potential risks during a financing transaction.'
- 'Standout Bracewell attorneys include Leslie Hanson for her knowledge around commodity trading and ISDA structures, and Kenni Callahan for her knowledge around all aspects of upstream energy financing.'
- 'Excellent client service, extremely responsive, knowledgeable and importantly practical when it comes to finding solutions.'
- 'I have been extremely impressed by Rebecca Keep (partner) and Alan Stewart's professionalism and quality of their work and service.'
Key clients
- Citibank
- Crédit Agricole
- DNB Bank ASA, London Branch
- ICBC Standard Bank
- ING Bank
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
- Macquarie
- MUFG Bank, Ltd
- Natixis
- PNC Bank
- Riverstone Credit Partners (Breakwall Capital)
- Simmons Bank
- Société Générale
- Wells Fargo
- Citibank
- Crédit Agricole
- DNB Bank ASA, London Branch
- ICBC Standard Bank
- ING Bank
- JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.
Work highlights
Represented Simmons Bank, as lender, in an up to $150 million secured multiple-draw term loan facility to Southwest Power Pool, Inc., a regional transmission operator based in Arkansas.
Advised MUFG Bank, Ltd., as administrative agent in a $1.8 billion unsecured revolving credit facility to Continental Resources, Inc.
Represented JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent, in a $1.5 billion revolving credit facility, subject to a borrowing base and aggregate elected commitment amount of $525 million
Lawyers
Rising stars
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dewey Gonsoulin; Heather Brown
Other key lawyers
Kate Day; Stephanie Koo Song; Andrew C.J. Buseo; Rebecca Keep; Alan Stewart; William Ebert; Leslie Hanson; Kenni Callahan