Posts By: Rachel

Tell Us What You Want; What You Really, Really Want: JOAs and Saltwater Disposal Lease written by Matt Dishong It has been said that the first secret to getting what you want is knowing what you want.  The process of drilling an oil or gas well and subsequently obtaining production from the same is complex… Read more »

Oh Yeah, We Handle Those Too: Credit Agreements & Asset-Based Loans written by Miranda Caballero Credit Agreements and Asset-Based Loans (“ABLs”) are both financial arrangements companies use to secure funding, but they have critical differences in structure, collateral, and flexibility. When considering financing options for your business, choosing between Credit Agreements and ABLs is a… Read more »

Renewable Energy Is Hot, Hot, Hot: A Look At Solar and Geothermal The foundation of our Renewable & Energy Transition practice area is renewable energy, and just as the types and methods of renewable energy production evolve, so does our work in the space. Whether you are developing your first project in geothermal energy or… Read more »

RR&A Can Also Do Licensing Agreements and ISDAs? Why Yes, We Can! written by Rachel Reese & Kaysha Spoon RR&A’s team is well versed in a variety of commercial contracts, from the more common Master Service Agreement to less common agreements like Licensing Agreements and ISDAs. Licensing Agreements When obtaining software, our clients often negotiate… Read more »

Taking Stock of Your Agreed Transaction: Letter Agreements & Stock Purchase Agreements written by Andrew Clinton Our firm is frequently asked to draft Letter Agreements, which are shorter versions of Purchase and Sale, Stock Purchase Agreements, or Membership Interest Purchase Agreements, often used for transactions with lower sale prices. While often less formal than a… Read more »

Got a Dispute? RR&A Can Help written by Matt Reynolds & Tannon Symm Commercial and business disputes always arise, and if you don’t fight for what is yours and what is right, no one else will.  First, you try to talk it out with emails and phone calls back and forth that just aren’t getting… Read more »

Happy Holidays From RR&A written by Rachel Lamphier Dear colleagues, clients, and supporters, What a phenomenal year 2023 has been for RR&A! We have achieved countless new milestones, welcomed a host of new team members, relocated our Houston office to a brand-new space, and so much more. Yet, one thing that remains unwavering is the… Read more »

The Most Wonderful Transactional Time of the Year written by Andrew Clinton Closing oil and gas transactions, including asset acquisitions and divestitures, by the end of the year can be challenging due to various timing considerations. Several factors can potentially trip up the closing process, so it’s crucial to be aware of and address these… Read more »

New Year, New Portfolio: Key Considerations to Closing Your Transactions Before the Ball Drops written by Miranda Caballero Stores are full of garland and decorations, and your holiday calendar is beginning to fill; the end of the year is here. At RR&A, our phones are ringing, and emails are chirping with one familiar chorus, “So…do… Read more »

Tax-Mas Implications That Won’t Leave You a Scrooge written by Miranda Caballero ‘Tis the season…of taxes. Not to embody Ebenezer Scrooge, but among the parties, gifts, and magical wonder that year’s end brings, taxes remain. Tax implications can motivate year end transaction closures. Here are RR&A’s top 10 tips for capitalizing on your company’s tax… Read more »