Gardere Wynne Sewell LLP represented BP in its sale, announced on Sept. 10, 2012, of interests in a number of oil and gas fields in the deepwater U.S. Gulf of Mexico to Plains Exploration and Production Company for a total of $5.55 billion. BP is selling its interests in three BP-operated assets: the Marlin hub, comprised of the Marlin Dorado and King fields; Horn Mountain; and Holstein. The deal also includes BP’s stake in two non-operated assets: Ram Powell and Diana Hoover. Completion of the sale remains subject to regulatory approvals, certain pre-emption rights, and customary conditions. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2012.

The Gardere team was led by energy mergers and acquisitions partners Douglas K. Eyberg and Timothy M. Spear, with assistance from associates Eunice Song, Jennifer L. Smith, Rex G. Baker IV, and Austin Ke. PartnersCharles E. Meacham and Frank Putman also worked on certain aspects of the deal, along with associatesKhurram Jiwani and Felisa E. Sanchez.

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