Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is pleased to announce that R. Jay Tabor has joined the firm as a partner in the Dallas office. Formerly a partner at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, he will continue to focus his practice on mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions.
“Jay will be a tremendous addition to the firm,” said Ken Doran, Chairman and Managing Partner of Gibson Dunn. “He is a highly skilled and experienced dealmaker who has a strong reputation in Texas and nationally.”
“Jay is a special lawyer and person, and we are delighted to welcome him to the firm,” said Robert Walters, Partner in Charge of the Dallas office. “Jay possesses extraordinary credentials and deep experience in complex corporate transactions. His recent focus on transactions in the energy sector will also complement and strengthen our burgeoning energy practice.”
“Jay maintains one of the most impressive national practices of any M&A lawyer in the Southwest,” said Jeffrey Chapman, Co-Chair of the Mergers and Acquisitions Practice Group. “He is a superb negotiator and has an authoritative presence in corporate boardrooms.”
“I am delighted to join the firm,” said Tabor. “Gibson Dunn not only has an incredibly strong national and international platform, but has emerged as one of the top law practices in Texas.”
