Steven R. Jacobs
Practice Areas
Experience
- Capital Markets
- Mergers, Acquisitions, & Divestitures
- Private Equity
- Public Companies & Securities
“Steven provides excellent guidance through very tricky issues and always communicates with clients in a way that's easy to understand.”
— Chambers USA
Biography
Steve Jacobs is a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice group where he represents clients in securities transactions, reporting and compliance, mergers and acquisitions and other general corporate matters. He represents both private and public companies across several industries, including energy, technology, healthcare and retail. Steve’s experience centers on representing public companies in 1934 Act reporting, and private offerings of equity and debt securities.
Steve has represented clients listed on the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE American and NASDAQ. He has also played a leadership role in several in-court and out-of-court restructurings.
Steve also serves as an adjunct professor at St. Mary’s University Law School where he teaches mergers and acquisitions and corporate planning.
Education
B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1982
M.B.A., Tulane University, 1987
- Beta Gamma Sigma
J.D., cum laude, Tulane University Law School, 1987
Bar Admissions
Texas
Securities Transactions
- Representation of publicly-traded energy company in connection with multiple “shelf take-down” offerings in excess of $300 million in common stock.
- Representation of privately –held construction company in issuance of $250 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A offering.
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in the contemporaneous closing of multiple acquisitions and issuance of $215 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A offering.
- Representation of a publicly held international equipment manufacturer in its going private recapitalization involving a concurrent tender offer and sale of shares and subsequent cash-out merger, with a transaction value of approximately $900 million; the issuance of $200 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A private placement; and the establishment of a $350 million credit facility.
- Representation of issuer in restructuring of $274 million of outstanding senior notes.
- Representation of a publicly-traded exploration and production master limited partnership in connection with the initial public offering of common units representing limited partner interests.
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in a merger with a master limited partnership.
Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in the contemporaneous closing of multiple acquisitions and issuance of $215 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A private placement.
- Representation of a private convenience store chain in a joint venture with a major integrated oil company.
- Representation of a private energy company in a stock and cash merger with a private refining company and concurrent public offering.
- Representation of a private exploration and production limited partnership in acquisition of oil and gas properties in seven states for $140 million.
- Merger of private exploration and production limited partnership and publicly-traded exploration and production company.
- Cross-border tender offer by U.S. publicly-traded exploration and production company for a Canadian publicly-traded exploration and production company.
- Acquisition of producing properties by publicly-traded exploration and production company from a major integrated oil company for $41 million.
- Acquisition of producing properties by publicly-traded exploration and production company from a group of sellers for $28 million.
- Numerous sales of producing properties for prices ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Corporate/M&A – Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds, 2020-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2005-2025
- Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024
- Corporate Law, 2006-2025
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2020-2025
- Securities Regulation, 2022-2025
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2018
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2000-2024
- Business & Corporate
- Corporate Governance/Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities & Corporate Finance
- Who’s Who in Energy, San Antonio Business Journal, 2013-2014
- Outstanding Lawyers, San Antonio Business Journal, 2012
- 40 Under 40, San Antonio Business Journal, 1999
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section
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February 19, 2020
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February 1, 2017
August 15, 2024
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Features 306 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2025 Edition, Including 9 “Lawyers of the Year” and 75 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 306 Jackson Walker attorneys across 81 specialty practice areas in its 2025 edition, including 9 Lawyers of the Year and 75 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (75 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (55 attorneys) and the addition of 27 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
June 6, 2024
Spotlight
Chambers and Partners Releases 2024 USA Guide Featuring 67 Jackson Walker Attorneys and 23 Ranked Departments
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 67 attorneys and 23 departments for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys were ranked across 27 departments, with 3 attorneys listed among multiple areas, 8 ranked nationwide in their respective areas, and 15 recognized for the first time.
September 18, 2023
Attorney News
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 44 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2023 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list. In its 19th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County.
August 17, 2023
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 287 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2024 Edition, Including 12 “Lawyers of the Year” and 80 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 287 Jackson Walker attorneys across 5 offices and 82 specialty practice areas in its 2024 edition, including 12 Lawyers of the Year and 80 Ones to Watch. In this year’s guide, Jackson Walker saw the largest number of attorneys in the areas of Commercial Litigation (66 attorneys) and Real Estate Law (60 attorneys) and the addition of 35 attorneys as Best Lawyers.
June 1, 2023
Spotlight
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2023 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 51 attorneys and 17 departments for inclusion in the 2023 edition of the Global and USA guides. Attorneys recognized in the guides were ranked in 19 practice areas, with 4 attorneys listed among multiple areas and 6 named among the top attorneys nationwide in their respective areas.
September 6, 2022
Attorney News
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
Jackson Walker congratulates the 42 practicing attorneys in the San Antonio office who were included in Scene in S.A.’s 2022 “Best S.A. Lawyers” list.
August 18, 2022
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 214 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2023 Edition, Including 11 “Lawyers of the Year” and 41 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 214 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 79 specialty practice areas in its 2023 edition, including 11 Lawyers of the Year and 41 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
June 1, 2022
Spotlight
Chambers and Partners Recognizes Jackson Walker Attorneys and Practices in 2022 USA and Global Guides
Jackson Walker is pleased to announce that Chambers and Partners has selected 48 attorneys and 16 departments for inclusion in the 2022 edition of the Global and USA guides.
August 19, 2021
Attorney News
‘The Best Lawyers in America’ Honors 178 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2022 Edition, Including 8 “Lawyers of the Year” and 31 “Ones to Watch”
The Best Lawyers in America has recognized 178 Jackson Walker attorneys across 6 offices and 67 specialty practice areas in its 2022 edition, including 8 Lawyers of the Year and 31 Ones to Watch. Best Lawyers listings are based on an exhaustive peer review survey of thousands of attorneys who vote on the legal abilities of others in their practice areas.
July 14, 2021
Attorney News
‘Scene in S.A.’ Recognizes 38 Jackson Walker Attorneys in 2021 “Best S.A. Lawyers” List
In its 17th year, the “Best S.A. Lawyers” list presents attorneys across 80 distinct practice areas who were nominated by fellow licensed, practicing attorneys of Bexar County. The survey takes the voters for each attorney into account, including where the voter works, their practice area, and how many years they have practiced.
Practice Experience
Securities Transactions
- Representation of publicly-traded energy company in connection with multiple “shelf take-down” offerings in excess of $300 million in common stock.
- Representation of privately –held construction company in issuance of $250 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A offering.
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in the contemporaneous closing of multiple acquisitions and issuance of $215 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A offering.
- Representation of a publicly held international equipment manufacturer in its going private recapitalization involving a concurrent tender offer and sale of shares and subsequent cash-out merger, with a transaction value of approximately $900 million; the issuance of $200 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A private placement; and the establishment of a $350 million credit facility.
- Representation of issuer in restructuring of $274 million of outstanding senior notes.
- Representation of a publicly-traded exploration and production master limited partnership in connection with the initial public offering of common units representing limited partner interests.
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in a merger with a master limited partnership.
Mergers & Acquisitions Transactions
- Representation of a publicly-traded energy company in the contemporaneous closing of multiple acquisitions and issuance of $215 million of senior notes in a Rule 144A private placement.
- Representation of a private convenience store chain in a joint venture with a major integrated oil company.
- Representation of a private energy company in a stock and cash merger with a private refining company and concurrent public offering.
- Representation of a private exploration and production limited partnership in acquisition of oil and gas properties in seven states for $140 million.
- Merger of private exploration and production limited partnership and publicly-traded exploration and production company.
- Cross-border tender offer by U.S. publicly-traded exploration and production company for a Canadian publicly-traded exploration and production company.
- Acquisition of producing properties by publicly-traded exploration and production company from a major integrated oil company for $41 million.
- Acquisition of producing properties by publicly-traded exploration and production company from a group of sellers for $28 million.
- Numerous sales of producing properties for prices ranging from $5 million to $50 million.
Recognition & Accolades
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Ranked for Corporate/M&A – Texas: San Antonio & Surrounds, 2020-2024
- The Best Lawyers in America (Woodward/White, Inc.), 2005-2025
- Lawyer of the Year – San Antonio, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2024
- Corporate Law, 2006-2025
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2020-2025
- Securities Regulation, 2022-2025
- Texas Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters, 2016-2018
- “Best S.A. Lawyers” List, San Antonio Scene, 2000-2024
- Business & Corporate
- Corporate Governance/Compliance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Securities & Corporate Finance
- Who’s Who in Energy, San Antonio Business Journal, 2013-2014
- Outstanding Lawyers, San Antonio Business Journal, 2012
- 40 Under 40, San Antonio Business Journal, 1999
Community Involvement
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association, Business Law Section