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J. Mark Brazzil

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Brazzil, J. Mark

Biography
Mark focuses on finance and energy transactions. His finance practice is broadly based and includes representation of lenders, borrowers, and sponsors in U.S. domestic and cross-border syndicated and structured financings, including acquisition finance, reserve-based oil and gas finance, and vessel and infrastructure finance. Mark also represents investors in the acquisition of loan portfolios (performing and distressed). Mark’s energy transactions practice encompasses representation of energy industry clients, with particular emphasis on the natural gas sector, in a variety of transactions in the U.S. and abroad, including gas gathering and processing, transportation, production handling, fuel arrangements, and joint ventures. Mark has extensive international experience and has been resident in V&E's Moscow and Beijing offices.


Representative Experience
Finance
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  • Counsel to an independent E&P company in connection with its revolver and senior note credit facilities
  • Counsel to lenders and underwriters in revolver, term loan, and capital markets oil and gas reserve-based financings
  • Representation of a private equity fund in a financing in connection with the fund’s acquisition of a coal mining company in Appalachia
Energy Transactions
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  • Representation of a U.S. independent E&P company in connection with FPSO arrangements for a West African project
  • Representation of a midstream company in connection with gas processing arrangements in the Piceance Basin
  • Representation of a power generation company in connection with lignite supply arrangements
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Education and Professional Background
  • University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 1989 (Notes Editor, Texas Law Review)
  • Sam Houston State University, B.A. English, 1980; M.A. English, 1983
  • Admitted to practice: Texas, 1989
Professional Recognition
  • The Best Lawyers in America® in international trade & finance law, 2006 - 2011
Activities and Affiliations
  • Member: American Bar Association; Houston Bar Association


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