Energy Investment Funds and MLPs

Energy Investment Funds

Haynes and Boone attorneys have extensive experience in the formation and on-going operation of investment funds engaging in a broad spectrum of energy investment activities, including traditional natural resources, clean energy and power. Our investment fund clients have billions of dollars in assets under management with hundreds of taxable, tax-exempt and foreign investors. We understand the intricacies of, and special issues presented by, operators and investors in the energy industry, including:

• Fund Formation
• SEC Registration
• Regulatory Matters
• Environmental Issues
• Attractive Structures for Tax-Exempt and Foreign Investors
• Financing Transactions
• Investment in Natural Resources, Clean Energy and Power
• Mergers and Acquisitions

Master Limited Partnerships

Haynes and Boone attorneys have experience in representing and counseling upstream oil and gas companies in the formation and governance of master limited partnerships (MLPs). Our attorneys handle complex and sophisticated securities, tax, business, partnership, environmental and financing issues associated with the MLPs, including:

• Drafting and Complying with Partnership/LLC Documents
• IPO Planning
• Governance, Fiduciary Duty and Conflicts of Interest Issues
• SEC Disclosures
• Regulatory Matters
• Environmental Issues
• Financing Transactions