Bracewell got its start in Houston, Texas in 1945. Since then, it has become a market leader in Texas in financial and corporate law. The firm has also opened an additional nine offices in three countries. In the United States, the firm has locations in Austin, Hartford, Dallas, Houston, New York, San Antonio, Seattle and Washington D.C. Bracewell has expanded its reach internationally with offices in Dubai and London. It also has a notable New York practice. The banking team advises international banks and other financial institutions as administrative agents and lenders on commodity asset-based loans and leveraged financing deals. The firm is also adept in sustainable project financing transactions in the energy sector.