Bracewell & Giuliani LLP was a prominent American law firm formed through the merger of Houston-based Bracewell & Patterson LLP and New York-based Giuliani Partners LLC, founded by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani. The merger was announced in late 2004 and became effective on January 1, 2005, creating a full-service firm with expertise in energy law, litigation, corporate transactions, and government relations. The firm operated with offices in major U.S. cities including Houston, New York, Washington D.C., and Austin, leveraging Bracewell's established energy practice and Giuliani's high-profile reputation in crisis management and political consulting. At its peak, it employed over 400 lawyers and served clients in the energy, financial, and public sectors, handling complex regulatory and international matters. The partnership was short-lived due to Giuliani's political ambitions. In February 2007, as Giuliani launched his presidential campaign, the firm announced its dissolution, with Giuliani Partners separating to focus on consulting while Bracewell & Patterson reverted to its original name and structure. The split was amicable but highlighted tensions over the firm's direction and Giuliani's public profile. During its existence, Bracewell & Giuliani faced scrutiny for its ties to controversial clients and Giuliani's involvement, including representation of energy companies amid environmental litigation and international business dealings. Post-dissolution, the Bracewell firm continued as a leading energy law practice, while Giuliani's firm evolved into Giuliani Security & Safety Global LLP. The firm's brief history underscores the intersection of law, politics, and business in the U.S., particularly in the energy sector.