July 20, 2026
Willkie represented Silver Hill Energy Partners in connection with the formation of Silver Hill Energy Partners V, LP, a $1.277 billion fund focused on direct investments in premier U.S. oil and gas basins.
On July 16, Silver Hill announced the final closing of Silver Hill V, its fifth partnership and third institutional private equity fund. The new fund was oversubscribed at closing, with total capital commitments of $1.277 billion from a group of institutional investors comprised of endowments, pension funds, medical and family foundations and family offices, with a majority of repeat investors.
Willkie previously advised Silver Hill on the formation of its $1.13 billion predecessor fund in 2024, among numerous other transactions.
Silver Hill Energy Partners is a Dallas-based private energy company founded by Kyle D. Miller in 2011.
The Willkie team was led by partners Sarah McLean and John Knapke and included partner Russell Pinilis and associate Neeloy Azad.
On July 16, Silver Hill announced the final closing of Silver Hill V, its fifth partnership and third institutional private equity fund. The new fund was oversubscribed at closing, with total capital commitments of $1.277 billion from a group of institutional investors comprised of endowments, pension funds, medical and family foundations and family offices, with a majority of repeat investors.
Willkie previously advised Silver Hill on the formation of its $1.13 billion predecessor fund in 2024, among numerous other transactions.
Silver Hill Energy Partners is a Dallas-based private energy company founded by Kyle D. Miller in 2011.
The Willkie team was led by partners Sarah McLean and John Knapke and included partner Russell Pinilis and associate Neeloy Azad.
