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Energy & Clean Energy Transition

Exploration & Production

We have a long history of providing advisory and execution services in the form of M&A, A&D, capital raising and capital solutions for a wide range of companies active in oil & gas exploration and production.

Our oil and gas exploration investment bankers possess strong technical expertise as well as deep relationships with the key strategic buyers, equity and debt private capital sources, and family offices most active in the space. Our highly experienced team thinks like owners on behalf of clients, whether they are public or private firms. Oil & gas companies often seek us out for specialized solutions.

Featured Exploration & Production Transactions

  • M&A Advisory

    Have Acquired Assets From

    $670 Million

    M&A Advisory

    Warwick Capital Partners

    Placement Agent

    Energy & Clean Energy Transition

    Private Companies

    Public Companies

    Financial Sponsors

    $670 Million

    02/11/2026

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  • M&A Advisory

    Has Divested Certain Non-Operated Assets In the Williston Basin To

    Undisclosed Buyer

    M&A Advisory

    Waveland Bakken Holdings

    Financial Advisor

    Energy & Clean Energy Transition

    Private Companies

  • M&A Advisory

    Has Divested Certain Minerals Assets In the Williston Basin To

    M&A Advisory

    Waveland Bakken Holdings

    Financial Advisor

    Energy & Clean Energy Transition

    Private Companies

  • M&A Advisory

    A Portfolio Company Of

    Has Entered Into A Joint Venture With

    Undisclosed Party

    M&A Advisory

    Trailhead Exploration LLC

    Financial Advisor

    Energy & Clean Energy Transition

    Private Companies

Senior Exploration & Production Bankers