Seyfarth Shaw has announced the launch of a new energy transactions practice group in Houston, marking a notable expansion of its legal services in the energy sector. This development comes with the addition of Partner Chris Cottrell, along with associates Michael Szymanski and Xiaoming Gao, who have brought their expertise from their previous positions at Polsinelli.
The newly formed team will primarily concentrate on legal work surrounding mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and general corporate and commercial matters. They will particularly focus on areas related to the oil and gas exploration and production sectors, mineral and royalty acquisition companies, midstream companies, and related private equity clients. The addition of these professionals to Seyfarth underscores the firm’s continued commitment to strengthening its position in the energy sector.
By establishing this dedicated group, Seyfarth aims to better serve clients within the complex dynamics of the energy market, particularly in Houston—a hub for the sector. The team will likely leverage their background in energy-related legal matters, providing clients with targeted expertise and insight.
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