North America - United States • Dispute resolution
Bracewell LLP
Bracewell LLP represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a full range of complex commercial litigation matters, with a particularly strong reputation for handling energy- and financial services related disputes. Recent highlights for the team include representing Apache Corporation in a series of class actions alleging, among other things, the underpayment of royalties. Houston’s Stephen Crain and New York-based Daniel Connolly jointly lead the practice group: Crain predominantly represents energy-sector clients in a wide range of cases, while Connolly focuses on white-collar and regulatory compliance matters. Also recommended is New York’s Drew Taggart, praised for being ‘highly skilled in conducting complex discovery’.
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Testimonials
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‘Bracewell's partners are driven to succeed and ensure they fully understand how my industry operates and how the particular disputed transaction normally operates in the industry before recommending a course of action. ’
‘Stephen Crain, Bradley Benoit, and Drew Taggart are extremely thorough and determined. Drew is highly skilled in conducting complex discovery, and both Brad and Stephen are extremely effective in both oral and written advocacy. ’
'David Shargel is a great business partner who is always available and willing to help.'
Key clients
- Apache Corporation
- Chevron USA Inc.
- Hilcorp Energy Company
- Tenaska Power Services Co
- Arroyo Investors
- Bunker One
- Macquarie Futures USA, LLC
- Bayshore Capital Advisors, LLC
- Catena Resources Operating, LLC
- Cheniere Energy, Inc.
- The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company
- Explore Mining Company, LLC
- Prosperity Bank
- Vopak North America
- Pilot Travel Centers LLC
Work highlights
- Acted for Chevron in a dispute arising from natural gas sales during Winter Storm Uri.
- Represented Bunker One (USA) Inc. in a lawsuit filed by Ikon Midstream, LLC alleging that certain industrial distillate it purchased from Bunker One was adulterated.
- Represented Bayshore Capital Advisors, LLC and affiliated entities in a high-stakes lawsuit alleging fraud arising out of motion picture financing.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stephen Crain, Daniel Connolly