Michael Scoggins is a Shareholder at GableGotwals where he focuses on commercial law, energy law, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and real estate transactions. Prior to joining the Firm, Michael served as Senior Counsel for an oil and gas exploration and production company which provided him with first-hand insight into the operational, management, and legal issues facing energy companies. He has applied that knowledge to represent his clients who conduct business in various industries, including but not limited to oil and gas, commercial real estate, and health and wellness.
Michael currently serves as a de facto general counsel for multiple clients, advising them on all issues related to their business and truly relishes his role as business and legal advisor to the companies and individuals he represents.
Michael is a Board Member of the YWCA Tulsa and the Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. In addition, he is an ultra-distance endurance athlete, training for and competing in 100-mile running races and Ironman-distance triathlons.
Michael’s recent experience includes:
- Representation of a seller in a sale-leaseback transaction involving six different properties in two different states for a consideration of $35 million.
- Representation of a buyer in a sale-leaseback transaction involving eleven different properties in nine different states for a consideration of $36 million.
- Representation of an oil and gas E&P company in acquisition of oil and gas interests in East Texas for $6 million.
- Representation of a commercial real estate firm in an acquisition (and subsequent divestment) of leased restaurant property in Missouri for $1.7 million.
- Representation of a commercial real estate firm in divestment of leased industrial property in Tulsa, Oklahoma for $10 million.
- Representation of multiple companies and individuals in the wellness industry, including physical therapists, wellness supplement companies, and yoga instructors.
- Representation of a seller in the divestment of an oil and gas wastewater recycling and disposal facility and related assets for consideration equal to approximately $85 million.
- Representation of multiple oil and gas companies, both E&P and midstream, in the negotiation, drafting, and execution of large oil and gas marketing agreements for the gathering, processing, and purchase of oil and gas with 10-20 year asset dedications.
- Representation of numerous startup companies in multiple industries, assisting with corporate structure, employment matters, contract management, acquisitions, divestments, and day to day operational agreements.
- Representation of a buyer in title due diligence matters in the acquisition of mineral fee interests for consideration equal to approximately $100 million.
- Served as Senior Counsel to a mid-sized oil and gas exploration and production company, advising its Permian based team in all oil and gas related operational matters.