Troutman Pepper Locke Secures Second E&P Award for WildFire Deal

Deal News | May 06, 2025 | Troutman Pepper Locke, LLP

Troutman Pepper Locke LLP has once again clinched the E&P Upstream Deal of the Year Award from the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Houston. This recognition highlights their role as buyer counsel to WildFire Energy in the strategic acquisition of Apache Corporation's East Texas Eagle Ford assets. Representing WildFire Energy in acquiring 237,000 net acres and interests in 465 wells, the Houston and Dallas team solidified the company’s presence in the Eagle Ford Shale Basin. The awards, held on April 30 at the Houston Country Club, celebrate Houston’s robust middle-market community, recognizing deals that spur job creation and economic growth. Troutman Pepper Locke leads the energy sector with comprehensive legal services that cater to upstream, midstream, and other business sectors.

Sectors

  • Energy
  • Legal Services

Geography

  • United States – The acquisition and award recognition took place in Texas, highlighting its significance to the US energy sector.
  • Houston, Texas – Houston was the location of both the award ceremony and is pivotal to the energy industry, especially with activities in the Eagle Ford Shale Basin.

Industry

  • Energy – The article pertains to an acquisition in the energy sector, specifically involving the oil and gas fields in East Texas.
  • Legal Services – Troutman Pepper Locke provided legal advisory services for the deal, showcasing their expertise in energy law.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    Troutman Pepper Locke LLPLegal AdvisorCompanyA law firm that served as deal counsel for WildFire Energy in their acquisition deal.
    WildFire EnergyBidding Company/BuyerCompanyAn independent energy platform company involved in acquiring oil and gas assets.
    Apache CorporationSelling CompanyCompanyThe company that sold its East Texas Eagle Ford assets to WildFire Energy.
    Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) HoustonAwarding BodyOrganizationAn organization that recognized Troutman Pepper Locke for their deal-making prowess in Houston.