The corporate team at Porter Hedges LLP advises both domestic and international clients in a variety of matters, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as joint ventures. The team frequently work on both the buy-side and sell-side, representing companies ranging from start-ups to larger businesses. The team is primarily based in Houston, spearheaded by Kevin Poli, who offers a wealth of experience in capital markets, SEC compliance and divestitures and co-managing partner, James Cowen who is a key contact in the oil and gas industry for matters regarding securities, finance and corporate transactions. Joe Morrel represents both public and private traded companies in acquisitions with proficiency in handling Section 363 bankruptcy proceedings.
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Key clients
- Axxence Aromotaic GmbH
- Ocean Power Technologies
- Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.
- U.S. Bank National Association
- SAExploration Holdings, Inc.
- Englobal Engineering Inc.
- VieMed Healthcare, Inc.
- SunGas Renewables
- US Physical Therapy
- Laser Midstream
- ENGlobal Corp.
- Flotek Industries
Work highlights
Advised Quadvest, one of the largest water and wastewater utilities in Texas, in its sale to H2O America for $540 million.
Advised SAExploration Holdings, Inc. on its acquisition of inApril AS, a Norway-based global seismic technology leader.
Advised Axxence Aromatic GmbH on a definitive agreement to combine its business with Natural Advantage, LLC.
Practice head
Kevin Poli
Other key lawyers
James Cowen; Joe Morel