With ‘deep industry expertise, experienced and seasoned lawyers’, Norton Rose Fulbright is a longstanding reference for middle-market M&A transactions, typically receiving mandates from clients in the energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as acting on behalf of financial institutions. The team frequently handle multi-jurisdictional transactions, typically on the buy-side. New-York based Kessar Nashat co-heads the corporate, M&A and securities team, offering experience in both the public and private sectors and expertise in the energy sector. Dallas-based Scarlet McNellie also co-heads the team handling cross-border matters, including advising Alcon Inc. in its agreement to acquire LENSAR, Inc. Also active in the Dallas’ office, Paul Conneely offers a wealth of expertise for clients in the energy, healthcare and consumer products services, leading on the firms most prominent transactions and Bryn Sappington focuses on M&A, securities with a practice focus on energy, financial institutions and transport. Blake Redwine is another key name, active in the Dallas office for general corporate, transactional matters and a practice focus on securities matters. ’Distinguished attorney’ Roy L Goldman is a key contact for corporate governance and compliance.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Unsurpassed partner integrity.’
- ‘Roy Goldman, a distinguished attorney, remains steadfast in his commitment to delivering exceptional client service and ensuring the utmost value for his clients.’
- ‘I think the distinction of this team is the collegial culture at the firm. They always seem to be there for each other. Other firms I have worked with have other strengths, but I believe Norton Rose Fulbright is distinct in the way they work for each other.’
- ‘The M&A support team provided to us is responsive, diligent and skilled. Potential merger partners and investors tend to be aggressive and present complicated proposals with terms that can be difficult to fully understand. The team works with us to fully understand the implications of the proposals and respond in ways that protect the company and our stakeholders.’
- ‘Deep industry expertise, experienced and seasoned lawyers in charge of drafting’
Key clients
- Woodside Energy Group Ltd.
- Prairie Operating Co.
- Alcon, Inc.
- Crusoe Energy Systems
- SRS Distribution, Inc.
- DXP Enterprises, Inc.
- Ambac Financial Group (now “Octave Specialty Group, Inc.”)
- World Kinect Corporation
- Shell Energy North America (US), L.P.
- BGSF, Inc.
- JLC Infrastructure
- Equity Bancshares, Inc.
Work highlights
Advised Woodside Energy Group Ltd. on selling a 40% stake in Louisiana LNG Infrastructure LLC to Stonepeak for $5.7 billion in development funding, while retaining 60% ownership and operational control of the project.
Advised Prairie Operating Co. on its US$602.75 million acquisition of DJ Basin oil and gas assets from Bayswater, funded through stock issuances, a credit facility, and direct stock transfer, alongside a US$148 million Series F convertible preferred stock issuance and a US$41 million common stock offering.
Advised Alcon Inc. in its agreement to acquire LENSAR, Inc. for US$14 per share in cash, plus up to US$2.75 per share through contingent value rights, which represents total consideration of up to approximately US$430 million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Scarlet McNellie; Kessar Nashat
Other key lawyers
Paul Conneely; Bryn Sappington; Blake Redwine; Roy L Goldman