Bracewell

Bracewell is an international law and government relations firm founded in 1945, with approximately 350 lawyers working from ten offices. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the firm also maintains a presence across the United States and in London and Dubai. Its practice covers complex business transactions, high-stakes litigation, regulatory matters and government relations, drawing on sector knowledge in energy, finance, infrastructure, healthcare, real estate and technology.

The firm's best-known offering is its energy practice, which handles oil and gas regulatory and offshore energy matters. It is consistently ranked Band 1 by Chambers USA in those categories and has been named Energy Legal Services Provider of the Year. Beyond energy, the firm's technical reach spans corporate and securities law, energy regulatory work, environmental law, finance, financial restructuring, government enforcement and investigations, intellectual property, labor and employment, litigation and white-collar defense.

Through its Policy Resolution Group, Bracewell provides government relations and strategic communications services, advising clients on the intersection of law, policy and public affairs. The firm describes collaborative teamwork and deep sector knowledge as central to how it serves clients, drawing on a reputation established over more than seven decades.