Willkie advised Silver Hill Energy Partners, LP in connection with the formation of its fourth partnership and second institutional private equity fund, Silver Hill Energy Partners IV, LP.

On July 31, Silver Hill announced the close of its new fund, which was oversubscribed at closing, with total capital commitments of $1.13 billion from a group of institutional investors comprised of endowments, pension funds, medical and family foundations and family offices, the majority of which are repeat investors.

Silver Hill is focused on acquiring, optimizing and developing oil and natural gas properties in high-quality, active basins throughout the onshore U.S.

The Willkie team was led by partner Sarah McLean and included associates Erin Kaufman, Matthew Haddadin, Devin Ralston and Dana Lake.