Shearman & Sterling also plans to open a Houston office that will focus on energy transactions, including oil and gas projects. Texas Lawyer recently reported that a group of oil and gas lawyers is expected to move to Shearman’s new Houston office from Baker Botts. That team, which will be led by Baker Botts oil and gas practice chair Hugh Tucker, cannot move now because Baker Botts has a 90-day leave policy.

In an interview Wednesday, firm leaders said the Austin office is expected to have about 25 to 30 attorneys. The Houston office, which will open in a few months, will have eight to 10 partners by the end of the year. Shearman leaders said the new office openings are part of the firms “long-term strategy.”

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