Tudor Pickering Holt (PWP Houston) - Updated info and reputation?

Would love to learn more about TPH down in Houston. I heard they are one of the best in Oil & Gas upstream A&D type of work... how are they in downstream / oilfield services / restructuring?

And of course, how’s TPH’s reputation to buyside recruiters/headhunters (exit opps)? Is pay above street like PWP NYC for analysts/associates? Any comments you have about TPH would be helpful, thanks!

EDIT: There’s been news that PWP hired Goldman to prepare for an IPO... how do you think this affects TPH in the future? Lower comp? Bonuses in stock vs all cash?

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Went through recruiting with them earlier this year. Idk much about oil & gas at all but in terms of culture, it seemed pretty incredible. The partners and MDs chip in their own money to send their analysts and associates away on a weekend trip somewhere (skiing, beach, lake, etc).

They also emphasize a lot that you will get paid a lot more there than a bulge bracket over your career, but have no idea how true that is. Again, idk much about energy PE but I can name the places I’ve been told: Riverstone, Kayne Anderson, KKR Energy, BlackRock Real Assets, Blackstone GSO. I dont believe anyone has exited to non-energy specific funds. Hope this helps and maybe someone with knowledge on O&G/energy can give you more hekp!

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