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Paul Weiss launches Houston office with Kirkland corporate duo

Paul Weiss launches Houston office with Kirkland corporate duo
Kate Peacock
Kate Peacock
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4 February 2026
Energy and infrastructureUnited States

Paul Weiss has opened an office in Houston, led by two corporate partners from Kirkland & Ellis, with one joining as co-chair of global M&A.

Sean Wheeler, a Legal 500 leading partner for energy transactions: oil and gas, will serve as head of the new office as well as global M&A co-chair. He joins Paul Weiss after more than seven years at Kirkland.

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