Norton Rose Fulbright expands Houston corporate team with return of energy transactions partner

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright today announced that energy transactions lawyer Mark L. Jones has returned to the firm as a Houston-based partner in the corporate, M&A and securities practice.

Jones, who rejoins the firm from Baker Hostetler, has substantial experience in the energy, financial services, manufacturing, transportation and technology industries. He has served as lead counsel for more than 200 mergers and acquisitions transactions and more than 200 public and private securities offerings, with a significant portion of those transactions in the energy sector. He has served as outside general counsel for a number of public and private companies and takes a business-minded approach to his representation of his clients.

Jeff Cody, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Managing Partner, said:

"Mark is a highly skilled M&A lawyer with an outstanding reputation in the energy sector. He is a great fit for the firm, as we grow our corporate practice and expand our energy work in Houston and beyond."

Scarlet McNellie, Norton Rose Fulbright's US Head of Corporate, M&A and Securities, commented:

"Mark's vast M&A and securities experience will greatly benefit our corporate practice. Our clients will appreciate his in-house counsel experience as well as his pragmatic, business-oriented approach to navigating their most complex deals."

Jones, who served as Baker Hostetler's Houston Business Leader, said:

"I am thrilled to return to this firm where I began my legal career many years ago. Norton Rose Fulbright continues to be a respected leader in the energy space, providing clients with unsurpassed service."

Mark is the fourth energy transactions partner to join Norton Rose Fulbright's Houston office in the past 12 months, following the additions of McCaleb "Mac" Marshall, Craig Vogelsang and John Bakht.

Licensed in Texas, Jones earned his law degree at the University of Texas School of Law and his bachelor's degree in accounting and business honors from the University of Texas.