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Recognized as one of the most recommended law firms for Energy Litigation, Legal 500
Recognized as one of the leading Oil & Gas (Energy) practices in the United States, 2010 Chambers and Partners Global
Ranked #7 in U.S. (Texas) M&A by value, Q1-Q3 2010, mergermarket M&A League Table of Legal Advisers
Ranked #6 in Lead Underwriter
Ranked #8 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Manager Advisor, Q1 2010, Bloomberg
Recognized as one of the “Most Active Law Firms," by number of funds represented by year-end 2009, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst
Deal of the Year: Runner Up in M&A Category, Latin Lawyer, January 2011
Represented 2 of the top 10 deals of 2009, Texas Lawyer
Recognized as one of the leading Renewables & Alternative Energy (Energy) practices in the United States, 2010 Chambers and Partners Global
Recognized for representation of the Creditors Committee in one of the largest emergences in 2009, American Lawyer Corporate Scorecard
Advised acquirer on the sixth largest M&A deal in U.S. by value, Q1-Q3 2010, mergermarket M&A League Table of Legal Advisers
Advised acquirer on the second largest M&A deal in Texas by value, Q1-Q3 2010, mergermarket M&A League Table of Legal Advisers
Ranked #9 in U.S. Common Stock, Issuer Legal Advisor, based on number of deals, Q1 2010, Thomson Reuters U.S. Capital Markets Review
Recognized as one of the most recommended law firms for Project Finance (Advice to Lender), Legal 500
Ranked #1 in Municipal Bonds, Underwriter
Ranked #5 in Bond Counsel—Long and Short Term, Q1-Q3 2010, Thomson Reuters U.S. Municipals Review
Served as counsel to the bidder in the third largest Texas M&A Deal, First-Half 2010, mergermarket Round-Up of Texas M&A
Ranked #3 in U.S. Preferred Stock, Manager Legal Advisor, Full-Year 2009, Thomson Reuters U.S. Capital Markets Review
Recognized as one of the “Most Active Law Firms," by number of deals consummated by year-end 2009, Dow Jones Private Equity Analyst
Ranked #8 in Top Law Firms on M&A Deals in the Oil and Gas Industries, The Deal
Recognized as one of the most recommended law firms for Media, Technology and Telecoms, Legal 500
Ranked #6 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Issuer Advisor, Q1 2010, Bloomberg
One of the strongest oil & gas legal service providers around for regulatory or corporate advice.—Chambers and Partners 2010
Received “Banking & Finance Law Firm of the Year (USA) Award” Finance Monthly Magazine
Ranked #4 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Manager Advisor (IPO), Q3 2010, Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables for Capital Markets
Advised acquirer on the fifth largest M&A deal in Texas by value, Q1-Q3 2010, mergermarket M&A League Table of Legal Advisers
Recognized as one of the most recommended law firms for Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts, Legal 500
"A true oil-patch firm, it possesses excellent oil & gas expertise, as well as one of the finest corporate M&A, capital markets and MLP practices in Texas"—Chambers and Partners 2010
Ranked #4 in Texas and #8 in the Southwest Region for bond issuances, Full-Year 2009, Bond Buyer
Recognized as a Tier 1 Project Finance practice in the United States, U.S. News and World Report/Best Lawyers, September 2010
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Recognized as a Tier 1 Energy practice in the United States, U.S. News and World Report/Best Lawyers, September 2010
Ranked #8 Legal Advisor for Texas mid-market M&A transactions by volume, First-Half 2010, mergermarket Round-Up of Texas M&A
Ranked #8 in Worldwide Equity Issuance by U.S. Issuers, Issuer Legal Advisor, based on number of deals, First Half 2010, Thomson Reuters U.S. Capital Markets Review
Recognized as a Band 1 Technology (Corporate & Commercial) practice in Texas, Chambers and Partners USA
Recognized as one of the leading Renewables & Alternative Energy (Projects) practices in the United States, 2010 Chambers and Partners Global
Ranked #10 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Issuer Advisor, Q3 2010, Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables for Capital Markets
Recognized as one of the leading Litigation practices in Texas, Chambers and Partners USA
Recognized as one of the leading Oil & Gas (Projects) practices in the United States, 2010 Chambers and Partners Global
Recognized as one of the most recommended law firms for Real Estate and Construction, Legal 500
Recognized as a Tier 1 Oil and Gas practice in the United States, U.S. News and World Report/Best Lawyers, September 2010
Ranked #9 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Manager Advisor, Q3 2010, Bloomberg Legal Advisor League Tables for Capital Markets
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