Into the Breach Podcast – Episode 46: Powering Deals: Energy M&A Trends and the Rise of RWI

Into the Breach is the first law firm podcast exclusively devoted to reps and warranties insurance and the transactional risk markets. Hosted by Seyfarth partners Bryan M. O’Keefe and Gena B. Usenheimer, each week the hosts in their unique, buoyant style, interview leaders from the industry, and explore the latest developments, market trends, and news impacting RWI and transactional risk insurance. Listen and learn more about each episode of the podcast in the links provided below:

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Episode 46: Powering Deals: Energy M&A Trends and the Rise of RWI

In this episode of Into the Breach, Bryan O'Keefe and Gena Usenheimer interview Christopher Cottrell, a partner at Seyfarth who specializes in the firm's energy transactions practice, about trends in oil and gas M&A and the role of representations and warranties insurance. Chris discusses his prior life as a land man, before coming to Seyfarth to co-chair the Energy Transactions group.

Among other things, Chris explains the extensive title and environmental diligence required in energy transactions and highlights growing investment in both traditional energy assets and data center-related power generation projects. He notes that deal activity has increased, remains optimistic about the energy market, particularly natural gas demand driven by data centers. Chris concludes the episodes by encouraging professionals to remain lifelong learners and to seek strong mentors throughout their careers. 

Read the full transcript here.