The Houston-based outsourcing practice at Bracewell LLP frequently advises on the structuring and negotiation of contracts for Texan clients in the commercial aviation, energy, and financial services sectors. Jeffrey Andrews heads the department and handles ITO and BPO transactions in addition to SaaS and telecoms service agreements, while litigator and tech specialist Jonathon Hance frequently represents plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving data confidentiality rights and also assists clients with data processing outsourcing work. Lucy Porter is a further key contact within the group and advises on data privacy solutions and the management of service agreements.

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Key clients

  • Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC
  • Southwest Airlines Co.
  • The Holdsworth Center
  • Hines Interests Ltd Partnership
  • The Menninger Clinic
  • PTSD Foundation of America
  • Christian Brothers Automotive
  • Houston Hospice
  • Wellspring Consulting, LLC

Work highlights

  • Represented Southwest Airlines in the structuring and negotiation of strategic IT and telecoms agreements.
  • Advised Oncor Electric Delivery Company on structuring and negotiating strategic sourcing agreements for the supply of goods and services.
  • Advised Hines Interest Ltd on general IP and outsourcing matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Jeffrey Andrews

Other key lawyers

Jonathon Hance, Lucy Porter