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February 8, 2012
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani’s energy practice has been named one of five Energy Groups of the Year by Law360. Winners were selected based on a number of factors, including complexity of litigation and significance of transactional work.
Bracewell was selected by Law360 in part for its depth and wide-ranging representation, including transactional, regulatory and litigation. The practice was also recognized for its representation of high-profile clients such as...
February 7, 2012
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani partner Stephanie Koo Song was named Up-and-Coming Finance Lawyer of the Year at the inaugural Chambers Women in Law Awards on February 2. The awards ceremony, held at The Plaza in New York, honored outstanding female lawyers from across the United States.
Chambers Women in Law is the most comprehensive national awards for women lawyers. Song was one of nine attorneys to earn the title of Up-and-Coming Lawyer of the Year. These attorneys, recognized in...
February 7, 2012
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is representing U.S.-based Old World Industries, LLC and Old World Management, Inc. in the $795 million sale of Old World Industries I, Ltd. and Old World Transportation, Ltd. to Thailand’s Indorama Ventures PCL.
Old World owns the largest single ethylene oxide (EO)/ethylene glycol (EG) production facility in the U.S., with an EO capacity of 435,000 metric tons per annum. The facility is located within a large petrochemical hub in Clear...
February 6, 2012
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP was recognized in three categories at the M&A Advisor’s Sixth Annual Turnaround Awards. For its work representing 90+ international investors and lenders owed more than $3 billion in the asset sale and restructuring of Australia-based Centro Properties Group, one of the world's largest shopping mall/center developers and operators, Bracewell was named co-recipient of the following awards:
*Turnaround of the Year (Large Market)
*...
February 2, 2012
HOUSTON — Three Bracewell & Giuliani LLP partners have been named 2012 BTI Client Service All-Stars. The partners, Kevin J. O’Connor, Douglas A. Daniels and Cristy C. Edwards, were recommended by corporate counsel.
O’Connor, head of Bracewell’s white collar defense, internal investigations and regulatory enforcement practice, was nominated for his litigation work on behalf of a Fortune 1000 professional services company. Daniels, based in the firm’s Houston...
Bracewell Represents Apache Corp. in $2.85 Billion Acquisition of Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC
January 23, 2012
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is representing Apache Corporation in its acquisition of Cordillera Energy Partners III LLC, a privately held company, for $2.85 billion.
Cordillera has approximately 254,000 net acres in Granite Wash, Tonkawa, Cleveland, and Marmaton plays in western Oklahoma and the Texas Panhandle. They also have estimated proved reserves of 71.5 million barrels of oil equivalent and current net production of 18,000 boe per day and 14,000 potential drilling...
January 19, 2012
HOUSTON — Today marks the formal launch of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP’s new public finance practice, with the addition of 24 attorneys, formerly of Vinson & Elkins LLP.
The group, which will serve to further enhance Bracewell’s Chambers and Partners recognized finance practice, brings strengths in municipal securities, finance, project finance, and tax, all of which will enhance the firm’s existing platform.
“This is an exciting time for Bracewell,...
December 21, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is currently serving as Chapter 11 counsel to Athens-based Omega Navigation Enterprises, Inc. In what industry observers are calling a "landmark victory" after more than 5 months of "bet the company" litigation, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas has rejected motions to dismiss or convert Omega's chapter 11 cases or for relief from stay filed by Omega's Senior Lenders and...
December 21, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP represented Shell Oil Company in the renewal of its corporate headquarters lease for two buildings in downtown Houston. The lease amounts to 1.2 million square feet, including 804,491 square feet at One Shell Plaza (910 Louisiana Street), and 471,934 square feet at Two Shell Plaza (777 Walker Street). The lease starts retroactively on January 1, 2011 and expires in 2025.
At the time of the deal, it was the largest commercial leasing transaction...
December 20, 2011
NEW YORK — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today it lead an international legal and financial advisory team representing the Senior Lenders ofAustralia-based Centro Properties Group’s (CNP) in finalizing CNP’s global restructuring efforts, widely recognized as one of the most complex and innovative restructurings in Australian history. The restructuring, finalized after four years of discussions and interim arrangements, combines a novel debt-for-equity swap with an...
December 13, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today that 14 members of a public finance and related tax and municipal securities practice at Vinson & Elkins LLP will join the firm as partners in January 2012. It is anticipated that other lawyers will join them as counsel and associates. Ben A. Brooks III, W. Glenn Opel and Barron F. Wallace will lead Bracewell’s Texas- and Washington, D.C.-based public finance group.
The group, which will serve to further enhance Bracewell...
December 2, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP has been recognized on The BTI Client 30, an elite list of firms performing the best client service, debuting at number 20. This list is part of BTI Consulting’s annual BTI Client Service A-Team Report.
“Being named to BTI’s Client 30 is a tremendous honor,” said Mark C. Evans, firm managing partner. “I am particularly pleased to see our highest scores in the area of advising clients on business issues. We are thankful...
November 22, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced the launch of its redesigned website at www.bgllp.com.
The new site provides a lighter, brighter look with easier navigation and enhanced search functionality. The home page provides a quick snapshot of the newest information from the firm – key deals, updates for clients and Bracewell news. Still featured are the firm’s signature practices - energy, environmental strategies, financial institutions, financial restructuring,...
November 17, 2011
SEATTLE — Curt Hineline, partner and head of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP’s Seattle litigation practice, has been selected as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America (“LCA”).
Hineline’s practice focuses on complex commercial and securities litigation. He has been involved in class actions, derivative suits, internal investigations and scores of trials taken to verdict in federal and state courts, as well as arbitrations, around the country. His...
November 16, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP today announced the formation of the Policy Resolution Group (PRG), a separate business unit within the firm devoted to government relations and strategic communications. PRG provides counsel and services to a broad range of clients in the areas of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Political Analysis, Strategic Communications, and Legal Representation.
“We are thrilled to be able to offer this dynamic government relations practice...
November 15, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani is representing Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NYSE: CHK) in connection with its Utica Shale joint venture with EIG Global Energy Partners LLC ("EIG"). The joint venture was accomplished via Chesapeake's contribution of substantial Utica Shale acreage to a newly-formed entity (CHK Utica LLC) and the sale of perpetual preferred shares in CHK Utica LLC in two tranches.
The first tranche consisted of a $500 million sale of perpetual...
November 14, 2011
HOUSTON — Eugene Cook, a former Bracewell & Giuliani LLP partner and Justice for the Texas Supreme Court, received the George Washington Medal, the highest award given by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge National Awards Program, at a ceremony on Saturday.
Awards recipients are selected by a distinguished, independent National Awards jury of state Supreme Court justices, officers from national patriotic, service and civic clubs, veterans and educational organizations. The jury...
November 1, 2011
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today that Mark K. Lewis has assumed the role of managing partner of its Washington, D.C. office.
Lewis is a member of Bracewell's energy practice, concentrating on energy-related projects, transactions and controversies. His clients include oil and gas producers and marketers; oil and gas pipeline developers, owners, operators and investors; gas distributors; and large industrial energy consumers.
“We are...
November 1, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today that John A. Riley and Christopher C. Thiele have joined the firm’s Austin office as partners in the environmental strategies practice. Prior to joining the firm, Riley was a partner and Thiele was counsel in Vinson & Elkins LLP’s environmental litigation and regulation practice.
“John and Chris are great additions to our environmental strategies team, particularly in Texas, where there is such strong...
November 1, 2011
HOUSTON — U.S. News Media Group and Best Lawyers 2011 Best Law Firms has recognized 21 of Bracewell & Giuliani LLP practices nationally and five in their top tier - Employment Law – Management; Energy Law; Litigation - Labor & Employment; Oil & Gas Law; and Project Finance Law. In total Bracewell was recognized in 79 categories, including national rankings and metropolitan rankings in Austin, Dallas, Hartford, Houston, New York, San Antonio, and Washington, D.C.
The...
October 25, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today it won a major bankruptcy verdict on behalf of Netherlands-based global maritime shipping company Marco Polo Seatrade BV and three of its affiliates in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. The decision rendered by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge James M. Peck rejects motions by Marco Polo's secured banks seeking dismissal on jurisdictional and other grounds of the Chapter 11 filings.
The Marco Polo litigation was...
October 20, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani was honored on Intellectual Asset Management’s annual Licensing 250 list, which recognizes the top firms for patent and technology licensing internationally. Bracewell was noted as one of the top five licensing firms in Texas. Jeffrey S. Whittle, partner and head of the firm’s technology section, was also recognized.
Licensing 250 is IAM’s annual in-depth look at key IP licensing issues around the world with detailed research on leading...
October 18, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is representing Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) in its agreement to acquire all of the outstanding shares of El Paso Corporation (NYSE: EP) for approximately $38 billion, including the assumption of debt outstanding at El Paso Corporation and including the debt outstanding at El Paso Pipeline Partners, L.P. (NYSE: EPB). The transaction will create the largest midstream and the fourth largest energy company in North America with an...
October 17, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP won a jury verdict in a patent infringement case on behalf of Overstock.com against plaintiff Alcatel-Lucent in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas--Tyler Division, before Judge Leonard Davis.
Alcatel originally filed the suit in September of 2009, accusing additional e-commerce defendants including Sears and Amazon.com of infringing multiple patents. Eight of the 10 defendants eventually settled, leaving Overstock....
October 5, 2011
HOUSTON — Five Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorneys have been named 2012 “Lawyers of the Year” for their respective practices and locations by Best Lawyers. They are:
• William J. Hayes – Houston Banking & Finance Law Lawyer of the Year• Tracy D. Hester – Houston Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year• Albert B. Kimball, Jr. – Houston Patent Law Lawyer of the Year• Robert E. Sheeder – Dallas Litigation: Labor...
September 22, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP announced today that Paul Grabowski, formerly of Hildebrandt Baker Robbins, has joined the firm as chief marketing officer.
“Paul brings a tremendous business development and legal marketing experience to the firm,” said Bracewell Managing Partner, Mark C. Evans. "He has been involved in marketing, media relations, communications, administration, operations, and business development over his career and we are confident he will help...
September 2, 2011
Houston, TX (Sept. 2, 2011) – Sixty-five Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012.
The following is a summary of the individual attorneys who will be recognized in the 2012 rankings:
Austin
Alan D. Albright - Litigation – Patent
W. Stephen Benesh - Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Banking & Finance, Litigation - Construction
Edward A. Cavazos...
August 29, 2011
HOUSTON — Javier A. Vega, founder of retail electricity provider Amigo Energy and limited partner of Fulcrum Power Services, L.P., won a unanimous multi-million dollar jury verdict in a lawsuit against Fulcrum Power Services, L.P. and Fulcrum Energy LLC. Bracewell attorneys Bryan Dumesnil and Kristin McLaurin served as trial counsel.
In 2007, Vega agreed to Fulcrum's acquisition of Amigo Energy. Vega was to remain onboard as president and CEO of Amigo Energy, and would become senior vice...
August 12, 2011
Houston — MBCI, a division of NCI Group, Inc. received a favorable jury verdict, with damages and fees totaling $704,884, in a lawsuit it brought against Cannon Storage Systems d/b/a Vern Cannon Company and Vern Cannon. Bracewell & Giuliani LLP attorneys Richard Whiteley, Phillip Sampson, David Morris, and Staci Wilson served as plaintiff's counsel.
The verdict upheld the plaintiff’s allegations of failure to pay against defendants, and sided with the plaintiff on the...
July 6, 2011
HOUSTON — Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is pleased to announce that Marco P. Rodrigues has joined its Dubai office, where he will focus his practice on banking and financing transactions in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and internationally.
Rodrigues has experience representing both lenders and borrowers in relation to sophisticated multi-jurisdictional transactions in a variety of sectors. He also provides advice in matters relating to project finance, bankruptcy, insolvency,...
