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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