Bracewell LLP boasts a strong presence in the oil and gas and energy sectors, notably representing Phillips 66 in the $3.8 billion all-cash acquisition of DCP Midstream LP’s publicly held common units. The team’s expertise encompasses stock exchange rules related to compensation, employment transfers, and deferred compensation schemes. Co-leading the practice from Houston, Scott Sanders focuses on analyzing and structuring employee benefit plans within corporate transactions, covering due diligence, change in control provisions, and the negotiation of transaction documents. Fellow Houston-based co-chair Matthew Grunert advises public companies, private equity funds, and their portfolio companies on benefits liabilities allocation, 280G golden parachute issues, and the management of compensation following transaction closure.
Testimonials
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‘Amy Halevy is an expert in her area of practice. She provides practical advice and makes herself available at any time.’
'Matthew Grunert is our go-to labor and employment lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and client focused. He communicates the legal structure very clearly and he is creative when we need solutions.'
'Matthew Grunert: Creative; experienced; good judgement.'
Key clients
- Allegiance Bancshares, Inc.
- Avista Corporation
- Cactus, Inc
- Calpine Corporation
- Enduro Composites, Inc.
- Glacier Oil & Gas Corp
- Phillips 66
- Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.
- Public utility company
- Sable Offshore
- Underwriters For Darden Restaurants, Inc.’s
- UTEX Industries, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented Allegiance Bancshares, Inc. in all employee benefits considerations in its merger with CBTX, Inc., parent company of CommunityBank of Texas.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Grunert, Scott Sanders