Willkie Adds Leading Private Equity Partner Thomas McCaffrey in Houston

May 1, 2024

New York, NY (May 1, 2024) --- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that Thomas J. McCaffrey has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate & Financial Services Department and Private Equity practice group. He is based in the Firm's Houston office.

Archie Fallon, Managing Partner of the Houston office commented: "Tom has substantial private equity and M&A experience, which will be a valuable addition for our growing team in Texas and across the firm. We are thrilled to welcome him to Willkie."

Tom advises buyers and sellers in mergers & acquisitions, private equity investments and other strategic transactions, including those involving corporate and partnership law, asset and stock transactions, mergers, joint ventures, financings, structuring issues and strategic planning. With significant experience advising clients across the energy sector, he represents leading private equity funds, public companies, privately held businesses, boards of directors and individuals. He also advises boards of directors and committees on various governance and strategic issues in both robust and distressed environments. Tom was most recently a partner at Akin Gump.

Tom commented: "Willkie's deep investment in its energy platform, both in Texas and across the firm, was really attractive to me, and I'm excited to join the dynamic and collaborative team here to further strengthen Willkie's market-leading work across the sector."

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