Houston Office Continues to Expand with Addition of Energy Counsel
HOUSTON, TX (April 22, 2008) — The Houston office of McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Ralston as counsel in the Firm's Energy and Derivatives Markets Group. Mr. Ralston represents companies in both the energy industry and petrochemical industry.
Paul Pantano, head of McDermott's Energy and Derivatives Markets Practice Group, commented, "Andrew is yet another great addition to our high-skilled energy team in Houston. His presence will enhance our ability to serve our clients locally and worldwide."
"The petrochemical industry has long been of importance to our firm. We welcome Andrew and look forward to continuing to expand our Energy practice in Houston to serve petrochemical and other clients," commented Raymond Jacobsen, head of the Firm's Regulation & Government Affairs Department.
Fay Morisseau, partner-in-charge of the Orange County and Houston offices, commented, "Andrew's arrival demonstrates our continued commitment to building our Houston Office. We are pleased with the quality and growth of our Houston-based energy practice."
Mr. Ralston represents clients in the power and petroleum refining industries. He represents clients in both U.S. and international transactions including, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, structured energy transactions and financings. Mr. Ralston's petrochemical experience is focused on representing various petrochemical companies in U.S. and international transactions including, mergers and acquisitions, securities, project development and finance, and long-term strategic agreements.
Mr. Ralston earned his J.D. from Baylor University School of Law and his B.B.A from the University of Texas at Austin. He is admitted to practice in Texas and is a member of the Texas Bar Association.
McDermott represents clients in all facets of the U.S. and global energy, commodities and derivatives markets. The Energy Practice Group includes 70+ lawyers across the Firm. Many members of our Energy and Derivatives Markets Practice Group practiced with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or State Public Utility Commissions, enabling us to provide informed advice and insights about the scope of agency jurisdiction, current regulatory focus and initiatives, compliance policies and procedures, and dealing with government investigations.
