Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP has announced the addition of Larry Hall and Jon Platt as partners in its Dallas office, enhancing the firm’s private equity and energy practice groups. This strategic recruitment is part of Willkie’s continued expansion in the corporate and financial services sectors, aiming to bolster its capabilities in advising both private and public entities.
Larry Hall brings extensive experience advising private equity-backed and private capital-backed oil and gas companies. His expertise spans across upstream and midstream transactions, where he handles a variety of complex deals such as acquisitions, divestments, exploration and development participation arrangements, equity funding, and restructurings. These competencies make him a significant asset to Willkie’s clients in the energy sector.
Jon Platt joins the firm focusing on mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, and commercial transactions. He represents a diverse range of clients including public and private companies, private equity funds, and their portfolio companies. Platt’s comprehensive understanding of corporate matters complements Willkie’s ambitions in strengthening its foothold in the highly competitive landscape of corporate law. For further details on their roles, you can view the official announcement from Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
The expansion in Dallas signifies Willkie’s strategic investment in enhancing its service offerings in key markets. As Hall and Platt bring their expertise to the team, Willkie aims to solidify its position as a formidable player in the legal advisory space, particularly in sectors experiencing significant growth and transformation. More on this development can be found in this Bloomberg Law report.