Atman Shukla

Atman Shukla is a partner at Sidley Austin LLP, based in the firm's Houston office. He is a rising star in the energy and infrastructure legal sector, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and investment transactions.13

Professional Background

Atman's practice primarily involves:

• Mergers and acquisitions in the energy and infrastructure space
• Investment transactions, including joint ventures
• Aviation matters, particularly in regional airlines and sustainable aviation

He works with clients across various segments of the energy industry, including upstream, oilfield services, midstream, and downstream (power, refining, and trading).3

Notable Achievements

Atman has received several recognitions for his work:

• Named a "Rising Star" by Law360 in the Energy category (2024)1
• Included in Oil and Gas Investor's "40 Under 40" list (2022)2
• Recognized as a leading lawyer by Lawdragon 500 Leading Energy Lawyers (2024)3

Key Transactions

Atman has co-led numerous high-profile transactions, including:

• Representing Energy Transfer LP in its $1.45 billion purchase of Lotus Midstream LLC
• Advising United Airlines on various deals, including agreements with Archer Aviation and Boom Supersonic for sustainable aviation initiatives
• Representing Enbridge, Inc. in its $3 billion acquisition of Moda Midstream Operating, LLC34

Leadership and Community Involvement

Beyond his legal practice, Atman:

• Serves as co-chair of the Houston office's Recruiting Committee
• Acts as co-chair of the Houston office's DEI Committee1
• Supports various charitable organizations, including Magic Bus USA4

Atman Shukla joined the oil and gas industry as a lawyer because he wanted to be part of something "big and complicated." His career has since involved representing major players in the industry during significant transactions while also dedicating time to promoting diversity and innovation in his field.4