Corporate/M&A
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins’ preeminent Mergers & Acquisitions practice leverages the firm’s global presence with a deep, talented bench of attorneys. Clients such as public and private companies, private equity and other financial sponsors, boards of directors and special committees, and financial advisors ask V&E to execute their most complex and high profile transactions. By leveraging the full capabilities of V&E’s offices worldwide, the M&A lawyers efficiently handle even the most complex, cross-jurisdictional deals. V&E has extensive experience representing public and private sellers, purchasers and targets in executing complex acquisitions and financings of private and public companies, joint ventures, carve-out transactions, going private transactions, spin-off transactions, control and minority investments and other strategic business combinations.
V&E is consistently recognized as one of the world’s leading energy firms and has an impressive track record in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, investments, and other strategic transactions within all subsectors of the entire energy industry: upstream, oilfield services, midstream and downstream. Astute in advising on matters involving conventional and unconventional assets and drilling operations, our Energy M&A team is well regarded for its technical prowess and understanding of the many effects market conditions have on our clients’ bottom line.
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Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP is a dominant force in the Texas market with capabilities in energy and infrastructure, among other areas. It has extraordinary bench strength, with expertise across the whole corporate and M&A spectrum, including corporate governance issues and private equity investments. The firm is also active in the real estate, utilities and technology fields, regularly acting on behalf of major public and private companies and sponsor clients.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented Focus Financial Partners in their sale to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in an all-cash transaction with an enterprise value of over $7 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins always does a fantastic job on complex matters."
"The firm has an excellent senior bench with a hands-on, pragmatic approach."
"I have always been impressed by Vinson & Elkins' market-leading subject matter experts. The deep bench can cover a broad spectrum of complex transactions across a variety of industries."
"Vinson & Elkins always does a fantastic job on complex matters."
"The firm has an excellent senior bench with a hands-on, pragmatic approach."
"I have always been impressed by Vinson & Elkins' market-leading subject matter experts. The deep bench can cover a broad spectrum of complex transactions across a variety of industries."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Mark Kelly is well-versed in a host of corporate matters and M&A.
"Mark is an excellent lawyer who is great with client relationships."
Keith Fullenweider is chair of Vinson & Elkins LLP. His leading transactional practice sees him regularly work with the foremost private equity firms.
"Keith is a highly capable partner who is effective in high pressure negotiations."
"One of the toplawyers in the market."
Matthew Strock is best known for his work with private equity firms and their portfolio companies on transactional matters.
"Matt really offers us great advice and representation on transactions. He's able to help us achieve our goals."
"Matt is an absolutely fantastic lawyer."
Wesley Jones is highly regarded for his experience advising venture capital firms and public and private companies on transactional concerns. He offers particular expertise in the technology sector.
Lande Spottswood is noted for her capabilities handling transactions involving energy, natural resources, and industrial clients.
"Lande is exceptional at complex and sophisticated transactional matters. She is very thoughtful and outcome-oriented."
"Lande is an extremely impressive and very knowledgeable attorney. She provides helpful and thoughtful solutions. I feel very comfortable with her representing us."
Milam Newby regularly advises investors and emerging businesses on private financing transactions. His clients also include Fortune 100 companies.
"Milam is a brilliant relationship-builder. He's incredibly dedicated to clients."
"Milam is fantastic. He's very even-keeled and helps us get transactions completed whilst covering for risks."
Stephen Gill typically handles sophisticated high-profile public company M&A.
"Stephen works on some of the biggest public company deals in the state of Texas."
Douglas McWilliams is based in the firm's Houston office and handles a range of transactional work. He chairs the equity capital markets team at the firm.
"He's extremely knowledgeable and very capable of managing a deal team."
Robert Kimball advises on a host of corporate matters including securities, M&A and governance issues.
"Robert is an incredibly solid and well-seasoned M&A practitioner."
Austin-based Michael Gibson earns plaudits for his burgeoning M&A practice. He has notable experience advising venture investors and emerging growth companies.
"Michael is an extremely patient, thoughtful and kind attorney."
"He combines his expertise, client-centric approach and commercial awareness to provide the best possible legal services."
Robert Hughes is well recognized as an up-and-coming star in the Texas private equity space.
"Robert has an excellent command of the detail, while not forgetting the commercial bigger picture. He's pragmatic and no-nonsense in his advice."
"Robert always looks out for his client's best interests."
"He's level-headed and produces results consistent with what we look to achieve."
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