Paul Hastings Advises BAML in Financing for Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc.’s Acquisition of Mississippian Lime Oil Properties

Paul Hastings LLP, a leading global law firm, announced today that the firm represented Bank of America Merrill Lynch as joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner, in connection with the $600 million in financing for independent exploration and producer, Midstates Petroleum Company, Inc.’s (NYSE: MPO) acquisition of Mississippian Lime oil properties in Oklahoma and Kansas from Eagle Energy Production, LLC, an independent energy business engaged in exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas.

Leveraged Finance partner Richard Farley led the Paul Hastings team, which also included Leveraged Finance partner Michael Michetti and associate Edward Holmes.

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