Energy and infrastructure continue to be a leading force behind the biggest merger and acquisition deals, and law firms are recruiting partners in this space to be well-positioned for deal opportunities in 2024.

Four of the five announced M&A deals of more than $1 billion in the past week involved the energy and infrastructure sectors, including BlackRock’s $3 billion buy of Global Infrastructure Partners, as well as Chesapeake Energy and Southwestern Energy’s plans for a $7.4 billion merger.