LateralMD/PartnerFebruary 3, 2026
Sean Wheeler joins Paul Weiss as Partner, Co-Chair Global M&A; Head of Houston Office
Previously Partner, Energy M&A at Kirkland & Ellis
Context
Wheeler's departure to launch Paul Weiss's Houston office was one of the biggest lateral moves in energy M&A law. He advised on Marathon Oil's $22.5B sale to ConocoPhillips and ONEOK's $18.8B acquisition of Magellan Midstream Partners.
Move Details
- Person
- Sean Wheeler
- New Firm
- Paul Weiss
- New Title
- Partner, Co-Chair Global M&A; Head of Houston Office
- Previous Firm
- Kirkland & Ellis
- Previous Title
- Partner, Energy M&A
- Announced
- February 3, 2026
- Effective
- February 3, 2026
- Seniority
- MD/Partner
- Move Type
- Lateral
Tags
law firmPost-M&A Reshuffle