Brian Rose is an associate in the corporate section of Porter & Hedges. While in law school, Mr. Rose served as the managing editor of the Houston Journal of International Law. Additionally, he interned for Judge Jeff Bohm of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Rose is also a member of the Order of the Barons.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Rose gained significant experience in the marketing industry. During his work as a marketing consultant, he advised Fortune 500 clients on marketing strategies targeting high-yield customer segments. As a senior market research analyst with a large, Houston-based hospital system, Mr. Rose designed and implemented data-driven programs to increase patient satisfaction.

Representative Experience

• Representation of an oil field service company in a Rule 144A private placement of debt securities in the approximate amount of $425 million
• Representation of target company or purchaser in various private mergers and acquisitions
• Representation of publicly held companies with respect to corporate governance, SEC reporting, and compliance matters
• Representation of a borrower in an asset based loan valued at approximately $13 million

Professional / Civic Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Houston Bar Association

News

• Grey Wolf, Inc. and Basic Energy Services, Inc. Agree to Combine in “Merger of Equals” Transaction (4/21/2008)

Publications

• "No More Whining About Geographical Indications: Assessing the 2005 Agreement Between the United States and the European Community on the Trade in Wine" (3/1/2007)