Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advises oil and gas majors, state-owned enterprises, and financial institutions on transactions, financings, and regulatory matters across the upstream, midstream, and LNG sectors. The firm’s broad practice spans onshore and offshore developments, with a growing focus on energy transition projects, including carbon capture initiatives. Co-head Michael O’Leary, who also has an impressive capital markets practice, provides skill in M&A and PE transactions, while co-head Carl Von Merz adds further domestic and cross border transactional expertise across the upstream and midstream. Jordan Hirsch has a strong track record acting as underwriters counsel for significant debt and equity capital raises for major energy companies. Cheryl Phillips is noted for her skill in commercial contracts, overseeing joint operating agreements, drilling arrangements, and oil and gas leases. All individuals are based in Houston.