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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)
Acquisition of the third largest wind farm in the U.S. in 2021.
Greenfield development of methanol plants in Louisiana and Texas.
Joint Venture representing an equity investor in a wind farm in development in Oklahoma.
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July 1, 2022
Carbon Capture: Real Property Considerations and Storage Space Ownership
Acquisition of the third largest wind farm in the U.S. in 2021.
Greenfield development of methanol plants in Louisiana and Texas.
Joint Venture representing an equity investor in a wind farm in development in Oklahoma.
See more
July 1, 2022
Carbon Capture: Real Property Considerations and Storage Space Ownership
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)