George Khoukaz

Senior Associate Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP

Dallas +1 214 855 8179

George Khoukaz

A trilingual, bicultural cross-border deal lawyer, George Khoukaz serves as a pragmatic business partner to clients executing transformational transactions and day‑to‑day corporate initiatives. He brings a calm, solutions‑oriented approach to complex matters, aligning legal strategy with commercial objectives and keeping execution disciplined, efficient and on schedule. Clients value his accessibility, responsiveness and ability to translate competing priorities into clear, actionable paths to closing.

George advises on national and cross‑border mergers and acquisitions, restructuring transactions, corporate governance and general corporate and securities compliance. He regularly represents private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies in structuring, negotiating and managing investments across a broad range of industries, tailoring deal terms to risk, timeline and growth trajectory. In negotiations, George focuses on material value drivers, avoiding friction on immaterial points and preserving momentum while safeguarding downside protections.

Beyond M&A and private equity, George counsels clients on joint ventures and strategic partnerships, entity structuring and formation matters. Active in cross‑border dealmaking, he frequently leads multi‑jurisdictional workstreams—coordinating local counsel, navigating foreign investment and antitrust reviews, and aligning closing mechanics across time zones.

Professional experience

Representative experience

National underwriting and financial advisory firm in the divestiture of its municipal securities business to a regional competitor for US$50 million.
Private equity firm in the acquisition of a telecommunications and IT solutions provider for US$160 million, including several follow-on acquisitions.
Financial marketplace company in a US$200 million minority investment by a multinational holding company.
Private equity firm in the acquisition of all assets of a target company for US$11 million.
Japanese manufacturer of electric motors in its acquisition of a US-based global manufacturer of motor controllers for US$17 million.
Regional pharmacy owner in the sale of its business to a competitor for US$11 million.
Regional business in its asset acquisition of a fire truck manufacturing company for US$5.8 million.
National engineering firm in a series of strategic acquisitions to expand its core business across the Northwestern United States for an aggregate US$20 million.
US-based Canadian utilities company in the acquisition of multiple water, wastewater, gas and electric utility systems across the Midwest over two years.
Purchaser in an asset purchase of a gas station and convenience store, including regulatory filings, termination of an existing franchise agreement and negotiation of a new fuel supply agreement.
Family-owned businesses in sales to employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
US REIT in the acquisition of a regulated crude oil pipeline owner and operator for US$350 million.
Used farm equipment sales company in a joint venture with a farm equipment auction company to establish a nationwide digital platform for used equipment sales and bidding.
Canadian family office in more than a dozen real estate development joint ventures across the United States.
National hospital system in the acquisition of four hospitals across two Midwestern states.
National distributor of roofing, landscape, and swimming pool products in multiple acquisitions over several years.
US-based supplier of aluminum products in a management buyout from its Russian parent, including sanctions compliance beginning in February 2022.
International infrastructure investment company in a joint venture with a highway development company.
International renewable energy company in the acquisition of contracted operating geothermal and solar assets from a competitor for US$271 million.
Dallas-based private equity fund in numerous acquisitions with aggregate consideration exceeding US$100 million.
International parcel carrier in a joint venture with a North American cargo carrier.
US-based data analytics company in the sale of its business to a strategic purchaser for US$105 million, including an equity rollover.
Manufacturer of welded wire reinforcement in the distressed sale of its assets to a competitor for US$70 million.
AI infrastructure company in numerous strategic acquisitions.
Puerto Rico–based distributor of petroleum products in the sale of its operations to a national fuel distributor and midstream services operator for US$70 million.
Leading provider of pediatric care in the acquisition of 11 primary and urgent care clinics in Houston from a public company.
Houston-based hydraulic fracturing company in a restructuring and capital raise transaction.
German-based global healthcare packaging company in the acquisition of a US-based medical device design, development and contract manufacturer with global operations for US$50 million.
Data analytics company in a merger with a software company for US$60 million.
Nonprofit organization in the education sector in the acquisition of all its assets by another nonprofit entity.
Texas-based family office in creating an investment vehicle focused on developing and operating coffee kiosks throughout Texas and Florida.
Major US bank in establishing US depositary share accounts for numerous clients.
Middle East–based telehealth company in connection with the commencement of trading on Nasdaq.
Served as insurance underwriter’s counsel with respect to the underwriting of representations and warranties and transactional liability insurance policies for more than 50 transactions.
Global financial institution in deploying its endowment by investing across multiple target funds and operating companies.
Financial services holding company that develops surety and insurance solutions in an internal restructuring to streamline operations and free cash for the business.
Financial technology company in a US$200 million private equity financing by global funds.
Public US-based biopharma company in a cross-border merger with a public Canada-based pharma company.
Global oil and gas company in a series of strategic acquisitions spanning traditional energy and renewable initiatives.
Public medical waste services company in its sale to a private equity fund.
National staffing company in the sale of substantially all assets of its Light Industrial segment to a leading Madrid-based job marketplace.
National staffing company in the sale of its professional workforce solutions division to INSPYR Solutions for US$99 million.
US-based energy company in a stock-for-stock cross-border business combination with a Canada-based energy company, creating a combined entity with an implied enterprise value of approximately US$1.5 billion.
Texas-based hospital system in licensing agreements and related investment transactions involving health technologies.
New York–based clothing company in the acquisition of the assets of a Midwestern school uniform manufacturer, including operations in El Salvador.
US-based leading asset management company in the acquisition of four renewable energy projects out of a bankruptcy-led transaction.
Global environmental science company in the acquisition of a Netherlands-based technology company specializing in mosquito control products.
Personal mobility company in an underwritten public offering of US$16.5 million and a related strategic collaboration with an Italian engineering firm.
California-based company in a direct registered offering of US$20 million.
Water company in a direct registered offering of US$23 million for a project in the Mojave Desert.
Midwestern-based bank in an underwritten public offering of US$80 million.
Middle East–based music streaming company in a business combination with a regional video streaming company.
German engineering company in the acquisition of an Irish chassis specialist.
Global consumer data company in the acquisition of a US-based software company for US$60 million.
Leading Japanese trading company in a US joint venture with a national engine leasing company to acquire and lease aviation engines.
National private equity firm in the acquisition of a dental crown manufacturer for US$38 million.
Global insurance brokerage company in the stock acquisition of an insurance agency and broker for US$223 million.
California-based fintech company in a merger with an Israel-based insurance company for US$53 million.
National healthcare management company in a senior secured notes offering with an aggregate principal amount of US$1 billion.

Rankings and recognitions

Legal 500 US, Recommended lawyer: M&A: Middle-market ($500m-999m), The Legal 500, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Corporate Law, Best Lawyers, 2023-2026
The Best Lawyers in America, Ones to Watch, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Best Lawyers, 2023-2026
Missouri Bar Pro Bono Wall of Fame (2018-19)

Education

JD, University of Missouri School of Law

Dean's List
Journal of Dispute Resolution, Editor in Chief
John E. Burrus Memorial Prize for Outstanding Overall Journal Contribution
International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution, Best Original Student Article Award Recipient

BA, University of Balamand

Political Science & International Affairs
Graduated with distinction and first in class

During law school, George served as judicial extern for the Hon. Patricia Breckenridge of the Supreme Court of Missouri.

Admissions

Texas State Bar

Speaking engagements

Moderator, Nuancing National Security: Diplomacy's Role in National Security, International Relations Council of Kansas City
Moderator, Ripples of Syria, International Relations Council of Kansas City
Presenter, Legal Days Series – Corporate Section, T-Mobile Accelerator
Presenter, Two Types of Business Entities, Global Entrepreneurship Week of Kansas City
Presenter, Lawyers: When, Why, Who?, LaunchKC Health Accelerator
Speaker, Unmasking Tomorrow's Workforce, Innovation Exchange

Memberships and activities

World Affairs Council Dallas/Fort Worth, Member
Association for Corporate Growth, Member
Mizzou Alumni Association, Dallas/Ft. Worth Chapter, Member
International Relations Council of Kansas City, Program Committee member (2020-21)