Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)
Global Guide 2024 : USA
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
· Vinson & Elkins is consistently ranked as the world’s leading energy law firm, with approximately 700 lawyers and a client base including many of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, premier private equity firms and master limited partnerships. The firm has ranked #1 in energy M&A transactions by volume and value over the last decade, according to Mergermarket.
· Our law firm’s strong reputation is reflected in the number of lawyers – more than 60 percent – who dedicate their practice to the energy sector. That deep bench has three distinct advantages for energy companies:
- Our lawyers in supporting practices, such as tax, environmental and regulatory have unique experience and knowledge on oil and gas transactions.
- Our lawyers, from associates doing due diligence to senior partners structuring transactions, have unparalleled technical knowledge of the industry.
- Our experience gives us a valued perspective of what is “market” even for cutting-edge deals. This gives our clients an advantage in structuring and negotiations.
· With an integrated network of 16 offices across the globe, V&E offers clients nearly a century of cross-border experience in the legal aspects of virtually all areas of the oil and gas value stream in energy-producing regions across the globe.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP is a Houston-based powerhouse in the energy space, particularly excelling in oil and gas transactions and regulatory work. Continues to have a fantastic reputation for its work in upstream transactions and represents a fine choice of counsel for LNG matters. Offers leading representation in the midstream space, with expertise in matters including presidential permit applications and rate cases. Also noted for advising power and renewable clients on large-scale transactional matters. With its strong international presence, clients are offered exceptional expertise in various energy-producing regions around the world. Draws on additional competencies in tax, environmental compliance and project finance, to assist players in both the oil and gas and electricity sectors.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented Woodside Petroleum in its merger with BHP Group, valued at around USD43 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The V&E team has the experience and expertise to work through complex and sophisticated matters to expedite signing and closing of transactions in a timely manner."
"The team provide thoughtful advice and deep experience."
"V&E has a strong commercial awareness and tries hard to understand its client's business."
"The V&E team has the experience and expertise to work through complex and sophisticated matters to expedite signing and closing of transactions in a timely manner."
"The team provide thoughtful advice and deep experience."
"V&E has a strong commercial awareness and tries hard to understand its client's business."
Notable Practitioners
Keith Fullenweider expertly advises private equity firms on the full spectrum of oil and gas transactions, including M&A, financing and securities matters.
"Keith is an excellent lawyer."
Douglas Bland has an impressive track record assisting clients across the oil and gas sector on high-value transactions. He is looked to for his advice on strategic investments and joint venture formation.
James Seegers has considerable expertise in regulatory issues surrounding the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines.
"He represents his clients very effectively."
"He goes above and beyond for his clients."
Bryan Loocke focuses his practice on upstream and midstream oil and gas matters, with expertise spanning M&A and a broad range of commercial agreements concerning gathering and processing.
"Bryan is a great oil and gas lawyer."
Jeffrey Jakubiak has a wealth of experience handling a range of FERC proceedings as well as advising key power sector clients on compliance and enforcement matters.
John Grand's oil and gas practice spans M&A, joint ventures and investments, with a particular focus in the upstream and midstream sectors.
"John is an outside-the-box thinker and provides a unique perspective to transactions."
Danielle Patterson is noted for her expertise in oil and gas transactions. She has particular experience acting on behalf of hydrocarbon exploration companies.
"Danielle gives commercially minded suggestions to get problems solved."
John Decker offers comprehensive regulatory counsel to clients in both the oil and gas and electricity sectors, often advising on the regulatory aspects of large transactions. He is particularly noted for his cognizance of international regulatory regimes.
"John is a knowledgeable FERC practitioner."
Shay Kuperman regularly represents clients active in the oil and gas sector. He has particular strength guiding clients through the acquisition of companies and assets.
Monique Watson focuses her practice in the natural gas sector. She is well versed in oil pipeline regulations and managing rate approvals before FERC.
"She has a strong grasp of the regulatory regime."
Suzanne Clevenger acts for major energy clients in rate and tariff matters before FERC. She has additional experience handling Natural Gas Act Section 4 cases.
"Suzanne knows rate cases inside-out."
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