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Jim Hansen, Head of Investment Banking at Opportune Partners LLC, gives his thoughts on the state of oil and gas M&A activity and what to expect in 2021. Originally published in the January 2021 issue of Financier Worldwide Magazine (FW). ...By: Opportune LLP

What will the oil and gas landscape look like in 2021? Managing Director Gary Pittman discusses bankruptcy and restructuring trends and what we can expect heading into the new year....By: Opportune LLP

James Hanson, Managing Director with Opportune Partners LLC, discusses why fairness and solvency opinions are necessary in oil and gas transactions, especially as bankruptcies and restructuring events mount in today's environment....By: Opportune LLP

We’ve been keeping busy, but unfortunately for the oil and gas sector, it has been especially busy in our Restructuring group. As we help clients navigate these difficult times, we’ve been noticing several common themes as they relate to fairness and solvency opinions, which can provide lessons learned for companies and sponsors…...By: Opportune LLP

Is A&D activity picking up in the upstream oil and gas sector and, if so, is now the right time to find attractive deals? ...By: Opportune LLP

In the near and mid-term, companies must take decisive steps in order to ensure the financial health of the organization and their stakeholders. With limited exit and financing alternatives, the current environment requires lower costs, free cash flows and deleveraging....By: Opportune LLP

Here are two things you need to know when purchasing oil and gas assets from distressed companies......By: Opportune LLP

Determining whether an exploration and production (“E&P”) transaction is a business combination or asset acquisition isn’t a simple process. We’ve seen an increase in documentation requirements from regulators and auditors, as well as a continued...By: Opportune LLP

This week, we celebrate Engineers' Week 2020 ("EWeek" for short), a week "dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers." EWeek is...By: Opportune LLP

The U.S. oil and gas industry has witnessed significant transformations over the last year, and 2020 should see even more transformative changes. At 2020 NAPE Summit in Houston, Texas on February 6-7, 2020, E&Ps, financiers and service companies will...By: Opportune LLP