Derek Speck’s practice focuses on matters related to corporate and securities, energy and oil and gas. He counsels clients in corporate formation, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, securities offerings, corporate restructurings and private equity transactions, including investors and funds in the structuring of equity investments and fund formation. Derek also has experience in the upstream and midstream sectors.

Derek’s fund practice focuses on the regulation structure, formation, marketing and investments of and in private investment funds, including private equity funds, real estate funds, energy industry funds and other private funds. Throughout his 14-year career, he has represented a wide range of clients, from first-time fund sponsors to seasoned family offices and anchor investors.

Prior to practicing law, Derek was an auditor with a major natural resources company.