Bracewell LLP continues to stand out for its expertise in debt offerings by energy companies and financial institutions. It is a leading figure in MLP securities and has a strong mix of investment grade and high-yield debt engagements. It has a notable presence in preferred, convertible and hybrid offerings, along with restructurings, refinancings and other liability management transactions. Clients include some of the world’s largest energy companies such as Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan, along with US-based electricity providers. Houston partner Will Anderson remains at the forefront of debt offerings by major energy companies, as does fellow Houston partner Troy Harder . Catherine Hood is a key figure in New York.

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Key clients

  • Avista Corporation
  • EF Hutton
  • Kentucky Utilities Company
  • Kinder Morgan, Inc.
  • Louisville Gas & Electric Company
  • Phillips 66
  • PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
  • PPL Electric Utilities Corporation
  • Underwriters For Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s
  • Underwriters for DTE Electric Company
  • Underwriters for Evergy Kansas Central, Inc.
  • Underwriters for Evergy Metro, Inc.
  • Underwriters for NV Energy, Inc.
  • Underwriters for Spire Inc.

Work highlights

  • Represented Phillips 66 in offers to exchange up to $3.2bn of seven series of notes previously issued by Phillips 66 Company for new notes issued by Phillips 66 Company and guaranteed by Phillips 66.
  • Represented Kinder Morgan in its recent public offering of $1.5bn of 5.200% senior notes due 2033.
  • Represented Louisville Gas and Electric Company in its public offering of $400m first mortgage bonds.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Will Anderson, Charles Still

Other key lawyers

Troy Harder, Catherine Hood