Greenberg Traurig Expands Energy Practice with Shareholder Scott Looper

Looper focuses on high-value transactions, representing pipeline operators, terminal companies, and producers in acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. His experience extends to the negotiation of intricate commercial agreements, including commodity sales and storage contracts, alongside project development work for major export terminals. Before entering legal practice, Looper worked as an energy analyst, a background that allows him to offer business-centric counsel to executive boards and conflicts committees.

Firm leadership views the hire as a strategic move to bolster its footprint in key energy hubs. William Garner, co-chair of the firm’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice, noted that Looper provides a rare blend of technical precision and commercial strategy. This addition follows a year of aggressive expansion for the firm, which has recruited over a dozen lawyers globally to form an interconnected network capable of handling capital-intensive projects. Looper, a recognized Next Generation Partner by The Legal 500, will focus on navigating the evolving infrastructure landscape while maintaining his presence across the Colorado and Texas markets.