Projects: Mainly International
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Band 2
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Vinson & Elkins demonstrates strong credentials in oil, gas and petrochemical projects, as well as transport and water developments. The firm is called upon for its adept handling of transactions involving upstream and downstream assets, as well as chemical plants and independent power projects. The team is able to advise on projects in often challenging international jurisdictions and is skilled in project financing and restructuring. It works with a wide range of clients including state-owned entities, project companies and lenders.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins represented OCI Clean Ammonia in all aspects of the development of its synloop blue ammonia production facility in Beaumont, Texas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Vinson & Elkins team always provides its services taking into our business aims."
"Vinson & Elkins consistently delivers effective solutions for our international legal needs, leveraging its deep understanding of both UK law and the intricacies of cross-border transactions."
"The whole team is always very helpful, responsive and attentive to client's needs and requests."
"The Vinson & Elkins team always provides its services taking into our business aims."
"Vinson & Elkins consistently delivers effective solutions for our international legal needs, leveraging its deep understanding of both UK law and the intricacies of cross-border transactions."
"The whole team is always very helpful, responsive and attentive to client's needs and requests."
Notable Practitioners
Nabil Khodadad serves as the global head of project finance for the firm. He frequently advises on the project financing of oil and chemical plant developments in Canada, Turkey and the CIS.
"Nabil Khodadad's strategic advice and proactive approach have been instrumental in achieving successful outcomes for our company."
"Nabil's thinking on matters is very sophisticated and he gives a strategic view on sensitive issues."
Andrew Nealon principally advises project companies and state entities on the financing and development of energy and chemical plant developments. He possesses particular expertise in relation to transactions involving assets in Europe and the Middle East.
"Andrew Nealon can combine the legal and technical aspects of issues. He pays attention to detail."
"Andrew is knowledgeable, has great attention to detail and he is exceptional at drafting. He has deep expertise."
Lauren Davies is a partner in the energy transactions and projects team at Vinson & Elkins. She is noted for her project finance practice where she regularly advises clients in the energy sector.
"Lauren Davies finds solutions. She finds ways to overcome obstacles."
"Lauren is very diligent with details."
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