HOUSTON, TX—International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Omar Samji – a leading, “next-generation” energy lawyer – has joined the Firm as a partner in the Corporate Department, based in the Houston office.
Omar represents companies and investors in M&A, joint ventures, and project development in transitional sectors of the energy industry, including hydrogen, carbon capture, use and sequestration (CCUS), energy storage, and renewable fuels. He also counsels clients on corporate governance matters.
He joins Weil from Shearman & Sterling where he was a partner and leader of that firm’s Energy Innovation Team, helping clients integrate emerging low-carbon technologies into their strategies, develop successful projects and close strategic deals.
