May 5, 2025 | GableGotwals is pleased to announce that Mark Nawfal has joined the Houston office as Of Counsel, where his practice will focus on mergers and acquisitions, taxation, and energy law.

Mark has more than 15 years of international legal experience advising multinational companies, private equity funds, and partnerships on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. He represents clients in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, leveraged buyouts, restructurings, corporate governance, inbound and outbound tax planning, tax efficient restructuring, foreign investment matters, energy infrastructure projects, and the negotiation of complex commercial contracts. Mark also counsels clients on U.S. compliance and anti-corruption laws.

Prior to joining the Firm, Mark practiced at law firms in Houston, New York, and the Middle East.

“We are excited to welcome Mark to GableGotwals as we continue to expand our Houston office. His extensive international experience in mergers and acquisitions, taxation, compliance, and anti-corruption enhances our ability to serve clients across various industries. Mark’s addition reflects our ongoing commitment to strategically growing our presence in Texas and delivering excellent legal services to our clients,” said John Dale, CEO of GableGotwals.

Mark earned his J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, holds an LL.M. in Global Energy from The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, and an LL.M. in Taxation with a Certificate in International Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center. He received his B.A. in Economics and International Relations from Tufts University. Mark is admitted to practice in Texas, New York, and Florida.

About GableGotwals

GableGotwals® is a full-service law firm with nearly 100 attorneys and more than 70 other business professionals in Oklahoma and Texas. We represent a diversified client base across the nation, and our connections and reach are global. Fortune 500 corporations, privately owned companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals entrust us every day with the stewardship and strategic management of their legal challenges.