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Joe Morrel

Joe Morrel represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, as well as in general corporate matters and compliance with securities laws. He advises clients on acquiring and disposing of businesses through mergers, equity purchase agreements, asset purchase agreements (including out of Section 363 bankruptcy proceedings), and other forms of combination or exchange agreements. He also represents clients in negotiating and forming new companies and joint ventures, stockholder agreements, and LLC agreements. In addition, Joe prepares and reviews various commercial agreements, including supply, master services, confidentiality, licensing, employment, and consulting agreements. Joe’s experience with energy-related mergers and acquisitions includes asset and equity transactions involving oilfield services companies and equity transactions in the midstream and upstream segments. Joe serves as the Firm’s Hiring Partner leading the Recruiting Committee and is also a member of the Technology Committee. · Porter Hedges LLP

United StatesMergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Law

About

Joe Morrel represents public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, and securities law compliance. He also has experience in energy-related M&A transactions.

Practice areas

Mergers and AcquisitionsCorporate LawSecurities Law

Office

Expertise

EnergyOil and Gas

Education

  • J.D., University of Texas School of Law, summa cum laude, 2008
  • B.B.A., Loyola University New Orleans, summa cum laude, Economics and Finance, 2005

Admissions

  • State Bar of Texas