Practice Areas:
Corporate Formation
Commercial Transactions
Contract General Counsel
Upstream and Midstream Energy Law
Non-Profit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
Lending
Secured Transactions
Real Property
Education
Juris Doctor
J.D. with Honors from the University of Texas at Austin
He served as Chief Articles Editor for the Texas Journal of Oil, Gas, and Energy Law
Bachelor of Business Administration
B.B.A. in Finance from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin.
License to Practice
Texas, Colorado, North Dakota, Wyoming
Contract Negotiations Designed for Your Success
Patrick Ivy understands that effective contracts are crucial for achieving commercial objectives while managing risk. His approach to contract negotiation involves:
A thorough understanding of the business's operations
Expertise in contract mechanics
Clear and precise drafting with unambiguous language
Patrick has negotiated numerous contracts across various industries, including:
Master agreements for goods and services
Confidentiality agreements
Insurance and indemnity provisions
Licensing and independent contractor agreements
General boilerplate provisions
Patrick partners with his clients to ensure that each contract aligns with their specific goals and delivers the desired outcomes.
Guiding both Lenders and Borrowers in Finance Law
Patrick Ivy has a proven track record of representing both lenders and borrowers in debt financings. His experience ranges from syndicated loans exceeding $100MM to direct loans between $5MM and $25MM. Patrick's expertise covers:
Negotiating credit agreements and related loan documents
Securing interests in real and personal property
Drafting corporate resolutions
Managing all legal aspects of loan closings
Patrick simplifies complex legal and financial issues, empowering clients to make informed decisions in their financing endeavors.
Expertise in Energy Law
Patrick brings extensive experience in energy law, particularly within the upstream and midstream sectors. His work spans from small producers to large publicly traded companies. Patrick’s energy law proficiency includes:
Authoring numerous land title opinions
Conducting due diligence on assets worth millions
Drafting sophisticated lease agreements for vast land areas
Negotiating service agreements
Resolving operational disputes
Preparing transfers of real property interests, including easements, mineral rights, and leasehold interests
Patrick’s deep understanding of energy law, combined with his legal and financial knowledge, makes him an invaluable resource for energy-related entities.
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