Bracewell & Giuliani LLP is representing Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) in the sale of its Gulf of Mexico Shelf operations and properties to Fieldwood Energy LLC (Fieldwood), an affiliate of Riverstone Holdings, for $3.75 billion.

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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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Seyfarth Shaw LLP announced today the addition of Litigation partner Suzanna Bonham to the firm’s Houston office. Bonham joins Seyfarth from Schwartz, Junell, Greenberg & Oathout, LLP.

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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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Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that Jimmy Vallee has joined the firm as a partner with the M&A practice in Houston. Mr. Vallee joins from Jones Day, where he was a partner. He is a highly regarded M&A lawyer with a diverse energy client base.

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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 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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On June 27, 2013, Bowie Resources, LLC (“Bowie”) entered into a purchase agreement with Arch Coal, Inc. (“Arch”) under which Arch will sell to Bowie its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canyon Fuel Company, LLC (“Canyon Fuel”), for $435 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments for working capital and other items.

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Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP advised EP Energy LLC in three separate deals announced today involving the sale of some of its natural gas assets.

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In a pair of divestitures announced today, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is advising EP Energy in the sale of more than 500 billion cubic feet (Bcf) of natural gas proved reserves.

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