Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP

A deep roster of clients across the full oil and gas value chain, most notably private equity and investment banks, continues to turn to Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP for advice on complex M&A and related financings, investments, and dispositions. The team also routinely handles transactions for companies in the upstream, midstream, petrochemical, oil field services, offshore and LNG sub-sectors. From the Houston office, Erland Modesto is a standout player in the energy-related financing sector, where he frequently advises major banks on high-profile financings in the energy space. Breen Haire’s wide client base includes companies operating in the oil and gas exploration and production, midstream, and oil field service sectors, while capital markets specialist Brian Rosenzweig is recognized for his expertise in advising on high yield offerings by energy issuers, including oil field service companies, upstream producers, and midstream companies. With broad expertise in oil and gas exploration and production, Brandan Still is also recommended. All practitioners are based in Houston.