Austin

Holland & Knight's Austin office overlooks Lady Bird Lake and is a short distance from the State Capitol, numerous Texas state agencies and The University of Texas at Austin campus. The Hike and Bike Trail, an oasis in the center of the city for outdoor activities, is just steps away. Few Texas cities rival Austin in ingenuity, creativity and sophistication, and our Austin office is a reflection of that environment.

In addition to providing legal services in trial, appellate, real estate, oil and gas, energy, healthcare and life sciences, technology, tax, bankruptcy, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital and capital markets, our Austin attorneys have recognized experience in government and regulatory matters – including local, state and federal. We have been effective advocates for our clients in legislative efforts, strategic initiatives, agency hearings, and regulatory and compliance matters before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, Railroad Commission of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, and Texas Legislature, with a particular focus on environmental and electric power issues. Our attorneys also represent rural electric cooperatives in transmission line siting and certification as well as in a wide range of commercial contract negotiations, electrical service contracts, and construction and development agreements for electric energy facilities.

In addition, our nationally recognized corporate practice focuses on emerging companies and institutional investors, with deep knowledge and experience in numerous key industries, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, healthcare and life sciences (including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and healthcare technology), e-commerce, semiconductors and microelectronics, aeronautics and energy technology.