Troutman Pepper Locke LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP advises energy clients across the entire value chain, from exploration and production to refining and power generation. The firm handles M&A, project development, finance, regulatory matters, and dispute resolution, offering comprehensive legal support across conventional and renewable energy sectors, infrastructure, and oilfield services. Bill Swanstrom leads the Houston-based team and brings extensive experience in M&A, project finance, and project development, advising a strong roster of industry players and private equity firms. Co-head Terry Radney is a key contact for commercial agreements spanning upstream, midstream and downstream, while David Patton maintains a broad practice covering asset and company acquisitions and disposals, commercial contracts, and disputes. Hunter Summerford primarily focuses on the upstream and midstream, handling inventory transactions, pipeline and storage facility deals, and operational issues. Case Towslee has been particularly active over the past year, supporting M&A, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.