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Dentons US LLP

1300 Post Oak Blvd.
Suite 650
Houston, TX 77056
United States

P +1 713 658 4600

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Like all of Dentons’ locations, our Houston office combines local knowledge and international reach. With an understanding of the complex global environment in which organizations now operate, the office offers local, national and international clients comprehensive legal and consultancy services across legal disciplines, as well as access to experienced lawyers and professionals throughout the US and in over 80 countries around the world. Lawyers in our Houston office advise clients on a broad spectrum of matters, including capital markets; litigation and dispute resolution; regulatory compliance representation and defense; public policy and government affairs; and privacy and cybersecurity, among others.

The economy of Houston is based primarily on the energy industry and the office represents a number of elite energy clients. Upstream and downstream, from exploration to marketing, our Houston team leverages its deep petrochemical industry experience and extensive global energy network to help clients capture opportunities, resolve disputes and adapt to evolving technologies and regulations.

However, health care, biomedical research and aerospace also constitute large sectors in Houston as well, and the office represents companies in those industries as well, among others. As noted below, the office’s lawyers and professionals have been recognized by leading peer-review publications in areas ranging from insolvency and bankruptcy to labor and employment law and related civil litigation.

Dentons takes seriously our commitment to the communities in which we live and work—and our pro bono work reflects our entrepreneurial approach to solving problems in a complex world.

Highlights

Our experienced Houston lawyers and professionals have been recognized by leading legal organizations, directories and publications. Our team’s notable awards include:

Laura Gibson, State Bar of Texas, President-Elect, June 2022 - June 2023
U.S. News - Best Lawyers - Regularly included in the “Best Law Firms” list, with Tier 1 or 2 rankings in multiple practice areas:
- Employment Law - Individuals, 2022 and 2021
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, 2022 and 2021
- Employment Law - Management, 2022 and 2021
- Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2022 and 2021
- Litigation - Labor & Employment, 2022 and 2021
Houston Business Journal - Recognizes Laura Gibson among Women Who Mean Business honorees, 2020

Recognition

Dentons wins Sector Deal of the Year at 2024 M&A Advisor Awards

November 22, 2024

Dentons is proud to announce that the Firm won Sector Deal of the Year in the Healthcare/Life Sciences ($10mm to $50mm) category at the 2024 M&A Advisor Awards for our representation of Curitec, LLC.

Dentons recognized among “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News - Best Lawyers in 2025 rankings

November 7, 2024

Dentons’ US Region has been honored with 410 rankings in the latest U.S. News - Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” survey, highlighting the Firm’s dedication to legal excellence and exceptional client service.

Dentons partner Laura Gibson named chair of State Bar of Texas board of directors

June 26, 2018

Dentons partner Laura Gibson, was recently sworn in as chair of the State Bar of Texas board of directors after having been elected to the position by the board at its meeting on April 27, 2018. The board of directors is the governing body of the State Bar of Texas. The mission of the board is to support the administration of the legal system, assure all citizens equal access to justice, and foster high standards of ethical conduct for lawyers.

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Insights

Vereins and Virtues: Serving Clients In Local Communities and Around the World

March 4, 2020

Referring to a law firm, accounting firm, or other organization as a “verein” doesn’t tell you much by itself. It’s like characterizing an organization as “tax exempt.” While that describes a particular organizational structure, the definition ignores every other aspect of the organization’s mission, purpose, and culture.