Energy
Jackson Walker has been a leader in energy law for more than 100 years.
Indeed, one of the Firm’s founding partners, A.W. Walker, Jr., was responsible for developing many of the fundamental concepts of modern oil and gas law. Today, we represent clients involved in every segment of the energy industry, and we have a thorough understanding of how each segment functions as a part of the overall value chain.
Our deep experience and long history of providing cutting-edge legal advice to the energy business has led companies worldwide to select Jackson Walker as their counsel of choice on complex legal matters involving the energy and natural resources industry and related service and supply sectors.
The quality and depth of Jackson Walker’s Energy practice has received national recognition from a number of sources. In 2021, Above the Law listed Jackson Walker among the top 11 outside counsel in the energy industry. Since 2014, the U.S. News – Best Lawyers‘ “Best Law Firms” has ranked the Firm among the National Tier 1 list for Oil and Gas Law and Natural Resources Law. The Firm also regularly receives Tier 1 metropolitan rankings in Austin for Energy Regulatory Law, in Dallas/Fort Worth for Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law, and in Houston for Oil and Gas Law and Natural Resources Law.
Our Energy practice has also been recognized in several other legal guides and directories, including:
- Jackson Walker energy partners were recognized in the 2012-2024 editions of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business guide. The Firm has consistently been ranked among the top firms in Texas in the area of “Energy: State Regulatory & Litigation (Electricity),” with Austin partners Meghan Griffiths and Kirk Rasmussen ranked in Texas since 2017 and 2018, respectively.
- The Best Lawyers in America consistently recognizes Jackson Walker attorneys in the areas of Derivatives and Futures Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Natural Resources Law, and Oil and Gas Law.
- Lawdragon recognized eight Jackson Walker attorneys in its inaugural list of the “Lawdragon 500 Leading Environmental and Energy Lawyers.”
The skill and experience of our attorneys enables us to provide high levels of service to our energy clients in a broad range of diverse specialties such as bankruptcy, tax, regulatory, litigation, environmental, intellectual property, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and any number of other practice areas. Jackson Walker began by providing legal services to the energy industry, and we remain committed to continuing and expanding upon that tradition.
Ninth Circuit Upholds $18M Default Judgment for Energy Client
November 8, 2022
Jackson Walker Advises Regal Oil in Sale of C-Store Assets in West Texas
November 11, 2020
March 7, 2025
Insights
Tariffs Update: U.S. Largely Reverses 25% Tariffs on Imports from Mexico and Canada; Maintains an Additional 10% Tariff on All Imports from China
By Robert L. Soza, Jr., Cameron A. Secord, and Sherry Mathews
Within 48 hours of announcing 25% tariffs on imports of Mexico and most imports of Canada, the U.S. largely reversed course Thursday afternoon and announced goods eligible for treatment under the 2020 United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) could enter the United States duty free until April 2, 2025.
March 5, 2025
Insights
U.S. Imposes 25% Duty on Imports from Mexico and Canada Effective March 4, 2025
By Robert L. Soza, Jr., Cameron A. Secord, and Sherry Mathews
Pursuant to Notices issued by Department of Homeland Security Secretary on Monday, March 3, 2025, United States Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) will begin collecting a duty of 25% on most products of Mexico and Canada (“First CAMX Tariffs”) imported into the United States.
February 24, 2025
Attorney News
Lawdragon Names 15 Jackson Walker Partners Among Leading Energy Lawyers of 2025
According to Lawdragon, the Energy 500 list “reflects the historic strength of a handful of firms in this area, as well as the incursions the global powerhouses have made establishing Energy as a mainstay of their practices.”
February 7, 2025
Attorney News
San Antonio Bar Foundation Elects Peter Hosey as 2025 Fellow
Jackson Walker is pleased to congratulate Peter E. Hosey on his election as a fellow of the San Antonio Bar Foundation (SABF). Fellows of the Foundation are selected for their professional achievements and commitment to the legal community.
February 7, 2025
Speaking Engagements
John Holden and Travis Wussow to Present at 14th Annual Energy Law Symposium
Jackson Walker partners John B. Holden, Jr. and Travis Wussow will be featured panelists at the 14th Annual Energy Law Symposium, presented by Texas A&M University School of Law, scheduled for February 13-14, 2025.
February 7, 2025
Attorney News
Jackson Walker Announces Election of 12 Attorneys to Partnership
Jackson Walker is proud to announce the election of 12 outstanding attorneys to the firm’s partnership.
February 4, 2025
Attorney News
Reagan Marble Named to San Antonio Business Journal’s 2025 Class of “40 Under 40” Honorees
Jackson Walker congratulates Reagan Marble on his inclusion in the San Antonio Business Journal’s 2025 class of “40 Under 40” honorees. This accolade recognizes young professionals under the age of 40 who are making remarkable contributions to the San Antonio community.
January 31, 2025
Insights
What’s Next for Energy Policy after President Trump’s Executive Orders?
By Travis Wussow & Michael J. Nasi
On his first day in office, President Trump signed an historic number of executive orders, many of which were focused on energy policy issues. These orders provided a clear signal of President Trump’s policies and policy directives to federal agencies over the coming months. The two most consequential energy-related executive orders were an order titled “Declaring a National Energy Emergency” and an order titled “Unleashing American Energy”.
