Bracewell LLP

Bracewell LLP’s litigation team operates as a boutique within a global firm, handling high-stakes and complex disputes for energy clients. The trial team represents oil and gas companies as both plaintiffs and defendants, leveraging deep industry knowledge to deliver strategic advantages in court. The practice is co-led by Stephen Crain, who focuses on energy-related disputes, representing developers, producers, commodity traders, and suppliers across the sector. Bradley Benoit stands out for his dual representation of plaintiffs and defendants, bringing experience in energy litigation, securities and derivative litigation, and bankruptcy-related disputes. Drew Taggart is a seasoned commercial litigator with extensive jury trial, international arbitration, and first-chair bench trial experience. He regularly leads state and federal court proceedings, mediations, and depositions in complex oil and gas litigation. All mentioned individuals are based in Houston.