Haynes Boone has been named a finalist for Best Corporate Practice – Energy in The American Lawyer’s 2026 Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding achievements and contributions by law firms, lawyers and legal departments across a variety of practice areas and specialties.
Haynes Boone’s Energy Practice Group advises clients across traditional and emerging areas, including oil and gas, midstream infrastructure, energy services, energy-powered data infrastructure and clean energy technologies. The team combines industry knowledge with experience in corporate, M&A, finance and capital markets matters to help clients navigate sophisticated transactions and opportunities in a rapidly changing market.
Over the past year, Haynes Boone has advised on several of the energy sector's most significant and innovative transactions. The firm represented Fermi America in its landmark $682.5 million initial public offering and $13.8 billion dual listing on Nasdaq and the London Stock Exchange, one of the largest IPOs in London Stock Exchange history. The firm also represented Diversified Energy in forming a strategic partnership with Carlyle that enabled the companies to invest up to $2 billion in proved developed producing oil and gas assets across the United States.
“This recognition reflects the depth of our energy practice and the trust our clients place in us to guide them through their most important transactions,” said Partner Jeff Nichols. “We are honored to be recognized among the nation's leading firms and proud of the results our team continues to deliver.”
Finalists and honorees will be announced at The American Lawyer's annual Industry Awards gala on Nov. 12, 2026, in New York.
Haynes Boone’s market-leading Energy Practice Group consistently ranks among the most active legal advisors for U.S. deals in the energy industry. The group represents domestic and foreign public and private companies that conduct operations both internationally and across the United States.