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June 29, 2026 
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Gray Reed Welcomes Partner John Jeffers to Its Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group

Gray Reed continues to strengthen its corporate practice with the addition of Partner John Jeffers to the firm's Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group in Houston.

Jeffers advises businesses on a wide range of transactional matters, helping clients address challenges, mitigate risk and pursue their long-term objectives. He represents companies of all sizes in mergers and acquisitions, financings, private equity investments, entity formations, joint ventures and commercial contracts. He counsels clients through every stage of a transaction, from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation, closing and post-closing matters. Jeffers regularly works with business owners, management teams and investors to develop practical solutions that support growth and advance strategic goals.

Known for his strategic perspective and practical approach, Jeffers guides clients across diverse industries and through complex business transactions and legal matters. His addition further strengthens Gray Reed's ability to help clients navigate sophisticated transactions and achieve their long-term business objectives.

To learn more about Jeffers, click here.

About Gray Reed’s Mergers & Acquisitions Practice Group
Gray Reed’s mergers and acquisitions team counsels privately held and public companies, management teams, founders, private equity funds and other equity sponsors in a broad range of industries in their capacity as buyers, sellers, operators, investors or issuers. We advise on the full spectrum of legal issues faced by public and private companies in domestic and cross-border M&A transactions as well as day-to-day operational matters as they grow and manage their businesses. Our practice includes attorneys with particular expertise in transactional and operational matters for various industries, including healthcare, energy, construction and real estate.

About Gray Reed
Gray Reed is a full-service Texas law firm with a comprehensive range of litigation and transactional practices. With more than 160 attorneys, the firm focuses on understanding its clients' businesses and industries to deliver practical, strategic legal solutions for companies and high-net-worth individuals. Through its subsidiary, Gray Reed Advisory Services, the firm also provides strategic business consulting tailored to each client's objectives. Learn more at grayreed.com and grayreedadvisory.com.