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Bracewell LLP
Bracewell LLP’s firm-wide focus on the energy sector is reflected in its appellate practice, where it specializes in representing energy companies before all courts of appeals, with a particularly notable record before the Texas Supreme Court. The team is also well versed in appeals concerning the insurance, toxic torts, IP, and environmental law fields. The group is concentrated in Houston, where department head Warren Harris is valued for his ‘ability in oral argument’. Also noted in Houston are Jeffrey Oldham, who is a former general counsel in the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, and newly promoted partner Walter Simons.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Outstanding collaboration and responsiveness from the entire team. In high-stakes litigation with constantly changing circumstances, Bracewell was always ready to pivot and respond.’
‘Warren Harris and Walter Simons are truly the best. Walter's writing is a pleasure to read. Warren's ability in oral argument is stand out; the respect he receives from the bench is apparent and unmatched.’
Key clients
- Ampersand Chowchilla Biomass LLC
- Apache Corp
- Arroyo Energy
- BMC Software
- Data Marketing Partnership LP
- ENI International Resources
- Falcon Healthcare
- G.G. and Deanna Rose
- Hilcorp Energy Company
- Jane Does
- Linda Moody
- New World Car Nissan
- North Silo Resources LLC
- Phillips 66
- The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
- Venoco LLC
- Weatherford International LLC
- Westlake Chemical Corporation
Work highlights
- Secured an appellate victory in a high-profile sex-trafficking lawsuit against Salesforce.
- Secured a Texas Supreme Court win for Apache Corporation in a lawsuit involving purchase and sale agreements and mineral leases.
- Represented the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System in a $70m dispute over royalty payments owed under a license for the Board’s patented veterinary products.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Warren Harris