Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP Expands Texas Team with Strategic Hires

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP has made significant additions to its corporate practice in Texas, specifically within the energy transactions sector, by welcoming three experienced attorneys to its Houston office. The new hires are Daniel Belhumeur, Blake Berkey, and Frank Xue, each bringing a wealth of legal and industry experience that will bolster the firm's transactional and regulatory capabilities. Belhumeur has extensive experience in the LNG and broader energy sectors, having played pivotal roles in strategic realignments and M&A transactions. Berkey brings expertise in corporate governance and strategic investments across the energy and infrastructure sectors, while Xue offers a strong focus on cross-border transactions, particularly between the U.S. and Asia. This expansion reflects the growing importance of the Texas market for energy transactions, with Pillsbury responding by increasing its headcount and securing new office space in Austin and Houston. As a leading global legal firm, Pillsbury continues to enhance its service provision across various industries, supported by a team of over 200 lawyers with comprehensive regulatory and deal experience.