July 18, 2025
Willkie represented Pearl Energy Investments (Pearl) in the formation of and equity commitment in Blackjack Natural Resources, LLC, a newly formed upstream oil and gas company.
Blackjack is an Oklahoma City-based company focused on pursuing upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region.
Pearl Energy Investments is a Dallas, Texas-based investment firm with approximately $3.0 billion of cumulative capital commitments. Pearl focuses on partnering with proven management teams to invest in the North American energy sector. The firm typically targets opportunities requiring $50 million to $150 million of equity capital.
The Willkie team was led by associate Erin Kaufman and partners Holt Foster, Tony Johnston and Robert Jacobson, and included associate Katherine Lubrano.
Blackjack is an Oklahoma City-based company focused on pursuing upstream investment opportunities with a primary focus on the greater Mid-Continent region.
Pearl Energy Investments is a Dallas, Texas-based investment firm with approximately $3.0 billion of cumulative capital commitments. Pearl focuses on partnering with proven management teams to invest in the North American energy sector. The firm typically targets opportunities requiring $50 million to $150 million of equity capital.
The Willkie team was led by associate Erin Kaufman and partners Holt Foster, Tony Johnston and Robert Jacobson, and included associate Katherine Lubrano.
