Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has announced the appointment of J. Holt Foster III as the managing partner of their recently opened Dallas office. Foster brings an extensive background in private equity, venture capital, and creative financings, alongside mergers and acquisitions, fund formation, and international transactions. His expertise extends across a variety of industries including energy, infrastructure, media, entertainment, technology, and agriculture.
According to Willkie, Foster’s clientele primarily consists of private equity funds and their portfolio companies operating within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The Dallas office, which was launched in May 2024, marks an expansion for Willkie, and Foster is the ninth lateral partner to join the firm this year.
Foster’s appointment signals Willkie’s strategic move to enhance its market presence in Texas. The firm’s decision to expand its jurisdiction through the Dallas office reflects its ambition to tap into the region’s robust economic sectors and foster relationships with key stakeholders in the local business community.
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