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David Runnels maintains a diversified business transactions practice with an emphasis on the renewable energy, conventional energy and real estate industries. As a partner in our corporate practice, David counsels clients in a variety of business transactions. With more than 35 years of experience, his representative transactions include various complex asset-based financings, project developments, dispositions and acquisitions. He also has particular experience in business and investment fund formation, business acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, debt restructuring, energy outsourcing and derivative transactions.
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, honors, Selected to join Texas Law Review
B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, high honors
Texas
Duchesne Academy – Board of Trustees (2006-2012)
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Foundation - Past Board Member and Treasurer
Law360 - Energy Editorial Advisory Board Member (2019)
Post Oak Bank - Advisory Board Member (2005-2019)
Texas General Counsel Forum - Board Member (2001-Present)
March 18, 2024
King & Spalding Advises on IJGlobal’s North America Deal of the Year for Oil & Gas: LNG
December 8, 2023
LyondellBasell Announces Sale of Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business and Production Facility to INEOS
Representation of General Motors in its relocation from the Renaissance Center to the Hudson’s building and related transactions.
Representation of LyondellBasell in the sale of its ethylene oxide and derivatives business to INEOS Americas.
Acquisition of the third largest wind farm in the U.S. in 2021.
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November 28, 2023
Are Wind Rights A New Stick in the Bundle?
July 1, 2022
Carbon Capture: Real Property Considerations and Storage Space Ownership
March 18, 2024
King & Spalding Advises on IJGlobal’s North America Deal of the Year for Oil & Gas: LNG
December 8, 2023
LyondellBasell Announces Sale of Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business and Production Facility to INEOS
Representation of General Motors in its relocation from the Renaissance Center to the Hudson’s building and related transactions.
Representation of LyondellBasell in the sale of its ethylene oxide and derivatives business to INEOS Americas.
Acquisition of the third largest wind farm in the U.S. in 2021.
See more
November 28, 2023
Are Wind Rights A New Stick in the Bundle?
July 1, 2022
Carbon Capture: Real Property Considerations and Storage Space Ownership
March 18, 2024
King & Spalding Advises on IJGlobal’s North America Deal of the Year for Oil & Gas: LNG
December 8, 2023
LyondellBasell Announces Sale of Ethylene Oxide & Derivatives Business and Production Facility to INEOS
J.D., The University of Texas School of Law, honors, Selected to join Texas Law Review
B.B.A., The University of Texas at Austin, high honors
Texas
Duchesne Academy – Board of Trustees (2006-2012)
Houston Bar Association
Houston Bar Foundation - Past Board Member and Treasurer
Law360 - Energy Editorial Advisory Board Member (2019)
Post Oak Bank - Advisory Board Member (2005-2019)
Texas General Counsel Forum - Board Member (2001-Present)