HOUSTON – Lexology Index has named 16 Bracewell LLP lawyers to its 2026 Energy Guide, spanning offices in Houston, London, Paris and Washington, DC.
Bracewell’s oil and gas practice earned the broadest recognition. James “JJ” McAnelly III, co-chair of the firm’s oil and gas practice, received the Guide’s highest distinction – Global Elite Thought Leader – in the Oil & Gas category. Fellow co-chair Darren Spalding, along with Eugene R. Elrod and Jason Fox, were each named Thought Leaders in the category. An additional 11 Bracewell lawyers across London, Paris and Washington, DC also earned rankings in oil and gas.
The firm’s recognition extended across the energy spectrum. Catherine P. McCarthy was Highly Recommended in Energy – Power/Electricity. Kevin A. Ewing and Oliver Irwin were both Recommended in Energy – Renewables.
Published by Law Business Research Ltd., Lexology Index ranks leading lawyers and legal experts based on comprehensive, data-driven research used by law firms and companies worldwide.
Lexology Index 2026 Energy Guide: Bracewell Rankings
- Adam Blythe (London) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Michael W. Brooks (Washington, DC) – Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Alistair Calvert (London) – Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Simon Cudennec (Paris) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Eugene R. Elrod (Washington, DC) – Thought Leader, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Kevin A. Ewing (Washington, DC) – Recommended, Energy – Renewables; Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Jason Fox (London) – Thought Leader, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Oliver Irwin (London) – Recommended, Energy – Renewables
- Anne Lapierre (Paris) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Ronen “Ro” Lazarovitch (London) – Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Mark K. Lewis (Washington, DC) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- James “JJ” McAnelly III (Houston) – Global Elite Thought Leader, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Catherine P. McCarthy (Washington, DC) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Power/Electricity; Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Charles R. Mills (Washington, DC) – Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- G. Alan Rafte (Houston) – Highly Recommended, Energy – Oil & Gas
- Darren Spalding (London) – Thought Leader, Energy – Oil & Gas
