Brian Minyard

Brian E. Minyard is an Energy Finance Partner at Sidley Austin LLP in Houston, Texas.3 He is a highly experienced attorney specializing in debt financing transactions, particularly in the energy industry.12

Professional Background

Brian's legal career has included positions at prominent law firms:

• Currently a Partner at Sidley Austin LLP
• Previously worked at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP as Senior Counsel
• Also worked at Thompson & Knight LLP

Education

• Doctor of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas School of Law
• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Political Science from Texas A&M University

Expertise and Practice Areas

Brian's practice primarily focuses on:

• Debt financing transactions, including syndicated bank loans and direct and credit fund lending facilities
• Private placement of debt securities by direct and mezzanine lenders
• Financing in various aspects of the energy industry, including oil and gas exploration and production, midstream, and oilfield services sectors12

He represents and advises both capital providers and borrowers in structuring, negotiating, and documenting financing transactions, such as:

• Acquisition and committed financings
• Reserve-based lending facilities
• Uni-tranche and second lien credit facilities
• Mezzanine financings2

Additionally, Brian has experience with industry-specific structured finance transactions and has been involved in energy restructurings and debtor-in-possession financings.2

Recognition

Brian Minyard has been ranked in Band 4 for Banking & Finance in Texas by Chambers for 5 years1, indicating his strong reputation in the field.