White & Case, which launched a Houston office in February, has expanded in the nation’s energy capital with tax partner Chad McCormick, who formerly led the tax practice at Kirkland & Ellis in Houston.

McCormick joined White & Case’s global tax practice on Tuesday. He will also work with the global M&A practice. Before joining Kirkland in 2016, he was a partner with Baker Botts in Houston. He advises clients on federal tax issues related to domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and separations in the energy sector.