Paul Hastings Represents BMO Capital Markets Corp. in Second Lien Credit Facility for Citrus Energy Appalachia, LLC

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented BMO Capital Markets Corp. as bookrunner and sole lead arranger, and Natixis, New York Branch, as the administrative agent in connection with a $175 million second lien term loan credit facility for Citrus Energy Appalachia, LLC.

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Simpson Thacher Represents Fieldwood Energy LLC in Financing Supporting the Announced $3.75 Billion Acquisition of Apache Corporation’s Gulf of Mexico Shelf Business

The Firm is representing Fieldwood Energy LLC (“Fieldwood”), a portfolio company of Riverstone Holdings LLC, in connection with the acquisition financing relating to its announced acquisition of Apache Corporation’s (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) Gulf of Mexico Shelf business for $3.75 billion. The properties to be acquired represent the largest operated asset base on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf and comprise more than 500 blocks and 1.9 million net acres.

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Paul Hastings Represents Wells Fargo in $500 Million Credit Facility for Elevation Resources LLC

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as sole lead arranger and sole bookrunner, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as the administrative agent, in connection with a $500,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility for Elevation Resources LLC.

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Porter Hedges Grows Energy Litigation Practice with New Partner Jeff Weems

Jeff Weems has joined Porter Hedges as a partner in the Litigation Practice Group. After years of working on rigs and as a landman, he has practiced energy law for over 23 years, concentrating on litigation. Mr. Weems primarily represents working interest owners in a variety of energy-related disputes. He also represents service companies, midstream companies and royalty owners.

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Burleson LLP Fuels Regional Growth in Permian Basin, Opening Larger Office Space in Midland Tower

Burleson LLP announced today that it has completed a move into its new offices in Midland Tower, the latest step in the energy law firm’s ongoing commitment to serving clients in the Permian Basin.

Burleson now occupies the fourth floor of the building at 223 West Wall St.  The firm’s attorneys in Midland focus almost exclusively on all aspects of oil and gas law, including litigation, condemnations, title examinations, acquisitions, divestitures, environmental issues, water issues, and ad valorem taxation disputes.

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