
Kirkland & Ellis LLP advises energy companies and private equity funds on M&A, asset transactions, private equity investments, and financing across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors. With a substantial energy team on the ground across multiple states, the firm handles transactions involving shale plays, the Gulf of Mexico, and broader energy infrastructure, covering corporate, regulatory, and financing aspects. Andrew Calder is a key adviser to marquee infrastructure funds, guiding clients on investments, disposals, and corporate governance matters. David Castro’s recent workload spans oil and gas inventory acquisitions across multiple basins, non-operating interest acquisitions, midstream transactions, and full company takeovers. Christopher Heasley maintains a broad practice covering the entire oil and gas value chain, combining transactional and commercial expertise, while Chad Smith is highly regarded for his work in the upstream and midstream sectors. Anthony Speier provides comprehensive counsel to exploration and production companies across multiple basins. Operator clients continue to turn to Sean Wheeler and William Benitez for their expertise in M&A, joint ventures, and equity investments. Lindsey Jaquillard is also a recommended name for upstream matters. All individuals are located in Houston.
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Clients clés
- EQT Corporation
- Northern Oil and Gas, Inc.
- Crescent Energy Company
- SM Energy Company
- Permian Resources Corporation
- Civitas Resources, Inc.
- Mach Natural Resources, LP
- Diversified Energy Company
- Quantum Energy Partners, LLC
- Devon Energy Corporation
Points forts
- Advised Marathon Oil Corporation in its $22.5 billion all-stock sale to ConocoPhillips.
- Advised Devon Energy in its $5 billion acquisition of the Williston Basin business of Grayson Mill Energy.
- Advised EQT Corporation in multiple transactions, including: in its $35 billion definitive merger agreement with Equitrans Midstream Corporation, which created an integrated natural gas business; in its $500 million sale and exchange with Equinor USA Onshore Properties of an undivided 40% interest in EQT’s non-operated natural gas assets in northeast Pennsylvania; and in its $1.25 billion sale of its remaining working interest in its non-operated natural gas assets in Northeast Pennsylvania to Equinor USA Onshore Properties Inc. and certain of its affiliates.
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Andrew Calder; David Castro; Christopher Heasley; Chad Smith; Anthony Speier; Sean Wheeler; William Benitez; Lindsey Jaquillard