Mergers and Acquisitions Law Corporate Law Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law Securities / Capital Markets Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Baton Rouge.
Scott D. Chenevert
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
With 28 years of professional experience, Fishman Haygood partner Scott Chenevert practices primarily in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt investments, joint ventures, energy-as-a-service, and corporate governance.
Scott has represented private and public companies in technology and professional services, energy and oilfield services, and real estate development industries. He also has extensive experience serving as outside general counsel for privately held and family companies.
Scott is the immediate past chair of the Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge board of directors. He is also a member of, and served as the 2023 chair for, the Southeast Louisiana (SoLA) Super Region Committee. Scott previously served as a member of the board of directors of Baton Rouge Area Chamber (BRAC) from 2006-2013, serving as its chairman in 2012.
Scott is ranked Band 1 by Chambers and Partners in Corporate/M&A. He was also recently named to Baton Rouge Business Report’s 2025 Capital Region 500, a list of 500 powerful and influential business and community leaders in Baton Rouge.
Overview
- English
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2004
- District of Columbia, 1998
- Louisiana, 2003
- English
- District of Columbia, 1998
- Louisiana, 2003
- Washington and Lee University, J.D., graduated 2004
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Baton Rouge (2026)
- Corporate Law, Baton Rouge (2025)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Baton Rouge (2023)
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Baton Rouge (2022)
- Securities / Capital Markets Law, New Orleans (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Commercial Transactions / UCC Law
Awards:
- Listed in Chambers U.S.A.
- Listed in America's Leading Lawyers for Business since 2013
- Listed in Best Lawyers since 2012
- Listed in Super Lawyers since 2014
News & Media
Case History
Transactions
- The Shaw Group, Inc.
Represented in its $3 billion sale to Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (co-counsel)
- Superior Energy Services, Inc.
- Represented in its $3.2 billion acquisition of Complete Production Services, Inc.
- Represented in the sale of its marine division to SEACORMarine
- Represented in connection with its issuance of $800 million 7-1/8% senior notes and $500 million 6-3/8% senior notes
- Capital City Press, L.L.C.
Represented in its sale to Georges Media Group, LLC
- Wellbore Energy Solutions, Inc.
- Represented in its sale to Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
- Represented in the purchase of preferred equity by NGPEnergy Technology Partners, L.P.
- Environmental Drilling Solutions, L.L.C.
Represented in its sale to Element Partners and CSLEnergy Opportunities
- Uni-Pixel, Inc
Represented in its initial public offering of common stock
- Synergy Outdoors
Represented in its sale to a portfolio company of the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
- Stonetrust Commercial Mutual Insurance Holding Company
Represented in its demutualization and sale
- Engquist Level Development
Represented in multiple equity financings by private equity funds
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