Weil Adds Energy Partner Chris Bennett in Houston

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that prominent energy and infrastructure dealmaker Chris Bennett has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, based in the Houston office. He joins Weil from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where he was a partner in that firm’s energy and infrastructure practice, based in Houston.

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Gabriel Salinas rejoins Mayer Brown’s Global Energy group as partner in Houston

Mayer Brown announced today that Gabriel Salinas has rejoined the firm’s Houston office as a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice, where he will focus on M&A transactions and energy transition projects. He joins from Shearman & Sterling LLP, where he was part of the firm’s private equity group and co-head of the energy innovation group.

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Weil Adds Energy Partner Omar Samji in Houston

International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Omar Samji – a leading, “next-generation” energy lawyer – has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, based in the Houston office. He joins Weil from Shearman & Sterling where he was a partner and leader of that firm’s Energy Innovation Team, helping clients integrate emerging low-carbon technologies into their strategies, develop successful projects and close strategic deals.

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Financial Services Litigator Emily Stroope Joins Baker Donelson as Shareholder

Emily Stroope has joined Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the Firm’s Financial Services Litigation and Compliance Group. Ms. Stroope has a national litigation practice and represents a variety of corporate clients including mortgage servicers and financial institutions. Ms. Stroope arrives from Mcglinchey in Dallas.

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Seasoned Attorney Tiffany Harrod Joins Peckar & Abramson Bolstering the Firm’s Bench in Texas

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Greenberg Traurig Hires Adrian Patterson and Team, Continuing Strategic Growth in Texas

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues its strategic growth in Texas with the addition of Adrian Patterson, a solution-oriented business lawyer best known for his work in public finance and infrastructure. Patterson joins the Houston office as shareholder, along with a team of two of counsel and two associates, from Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe where Patterson served as Houston office leader.

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