2020 Best Law Firms for Energy, Oil, & Gas Law
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Founded in Houston in 1917, this Lone Star State institution rode the wildcatter era to build its name on (what else?) oil and gas matters. Vinson & Elkins hasn’t looked back since, establishing itself at the forefront of the global energy...
Baker Botts LLP
One of Texas's elite firms, Bakers Botts has deep roots in the Lone Star State and a long history of counseling the oil industry and Republican administrations. It also fields sturdy teams in technology, energy, life sciences, complex...
Latham & Watkins LLP
Latham is one of the world’s largest law firms, a bona fide member of the clique that includes the Magic Circle and the elite U.S. heritage firms. With more than 2,600 attorneys in 29 offices around the world, Latham practices in all the major...
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Kirkland & Ellis, one the world’s most elite law firms, is recognized for its corporate, intellectual property, litigation, M&A, private equity, and restructuring work. With around 2,500 lawyers, the firm is regularly recognized as one...
Norton Rose Fulbright
Teaming Up to Go Global Norton Rose Fulbright is the product of some of the last decade’s largest law firm combinations, but the legacy firms each had a long history before the recent mergers. UK-based Norton Rose traces its history to the...
Bracewell LLP
Bracewell started as a glimmer in the eyes of four Houston attorneys (three of whom bore the surname Bracewell) in 1945. J.S. Bracewell, his sons Searcy and Fentress, and Bert H. Trunks established a practice that was quickly associated with...
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates
Skadden is one of the most profitable and well-known law firms in the world. It was the first law firm to report $1 billion in annual revenue—now an industry brass ring. While the firm may be best known for its M&A prowess, it is an all-star...
Milbank LLP
Milbank LLP is one of the nation’s leading firms for corporate finance and restructuring, litigation, and project finance and is known for its international work and focus on the energy sector. Embracing Change Milbank planted its roots in...
Sidley Austin LLP
Sidley Austin is a global powerhouse, with more than 2,000 lawyers across 20 offices. The firm boasts a long list of marquee clients in a range of industries, including banking, energy, health care, insurance, life sciences, and technology. The...
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick is a global firm of more than 1,100 attorneys that is fiercely committed to teamwork and innovation. The firm has dozens of offices across the globe, including domestic locations in California, New York, Oregon, and Texas. It All Began...