The global law firm Jones Day has announced that Emily Leitch has joined the Firm's Capital Markets Practice as a partner in its Houston Office.
A lawyer with significant experience in highly complex transactions, Ms. Leitch counsels clients on capital markets activities, corporate governance matters, securities law compliance, M&A, and financial restructurings. Her experience includes initial public offerings, private investment in public equity transactions (PIPEs), and other public and private offerings of common and preferred equity securities.
"Emily is a great addition to a what is already a very successful team in Houston," said Christopher Kelly, who co-leads Jones Day's global Capital Markets Practice. "In particular, her experience in the energy sector will make her an immediate, valuable resource for the Firm's clients with interests in that industry. We are very happy she's joining Jones Day and look forward to her contributions."
Ms. Leitch has represented both buyers and sellers in a broad range of M&A transactions, including stock and asset purchases and sales, joint ventures, and private equity investments. Her recent matters include the representation of Parsley Energy, Inc. in its acquisition of undeveloped acreage and production in the Permian Basin from Double Eagle Energy Permian, LLC and the representation of Noble Energy, Inc. in its acquisition of Clayton Williams Energy, Inc..
"Emily's arrival is another example of the Firm's commitment to providing our clients with access to exceptional legal talent, here in Houston and around the world," said Nancy MacKimm, Partner-in-Charge of Jones Day's Houston Office. "She has a reputation as a great capital markets lawyer who understands her clients' priorities and addresses them well. Emily will be an outstanding addition to our team here in Houston."
Ms. Leitch has been recognized by The Legal 500 United States — capital markets: debt offerings and equity offerings (2016), The Houston Business Journal, Women Who Mean Business — Women to Watch (2016), and as a "Rising Star" by Texas Super Lawyers.
With its singular tradition and widely recognized record of client service, Jones Day provides formidable legal talent across multiple disciplines and jurisdictions through the seamless collaboration of a true partnership that shares fundamental professional values. Spread across five continents, Jones Day has more than 2,500 lawyers in 44 offices located in major centers of business and finance around the world.
