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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
V&E has a top capital markets practice, not only in Texas, but nationwide. Our practice is consistently recognized as top in the U.S., most recently including:
- More than 10 top-10 rankings in Bloomberg’s 2015 Year End League Tables, including #3 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Manager Advisers (IPO) by deal value, and #4 in U.S. Equity Offerings, Issuer Advisers by deal value.
- 10 top-10 rankings in The American Lawyer’s 2016 Corporate Scorecard, including #3 for U.S. IPOs (Issuers’ Counsel by value), and #3 for Equities (non-IPO) (Issuers’ Counsel by volume).
V&E has ranked among the top five law firms representing issuers in U.S. IPOs in 11 of the past 15 years in The American Lawyer’s Corporate Scorecard. Our work in the Master Limited Partnership (MLP) space is unparalleled: our lawyers have acted as the Issuer’s or Underwriters’ counsel in more than 80% of all natural resource or real estate MLP IPOs completed since the qualifying income test in 1987.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins remains a top-tier practice, offering expertise in a wide variety of capital markets deals. From its headquarters in Houston, the firm is particularly strong in handling MLP IPOs and fields a deep bench of highly experienced practitioners with a range of specialties in both debt and equity offerings. The attorneys provide clients with ancillary expertise in areas such as tax, regulatory and energy law and are active in the technology, aviation and real estate industries, and capable across the energy space.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins advised ProFrac Holding Corp in its USD288 million initial public offering of Class A common stock consisting of 16 million shares valued at USD18 per share.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins have an extremely strong and focused group that have ready answers and advice on difficult questions."
"The attorneys at Vinson & Elkins provide excellent and timely analytical services and advice."
"Vinson & Elkins provide top-notch service and responsiveness. The team has a deep knowledge and a strong bench."
"Vinson & Elkins have an extremely strong and focused group that have ready answers and advice on difficult questions."
"The attorneys at Vinson & Elkins provide excellent and timely analytical services and advice."
"Vinson & Elkins provide top-notch service and responsiveness. The team has a deep knowledge and a strong bench."
Notable Practitioners
Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
"Mark is a true technician, a walking textbook of the SEC rules and statutes."
David Oelman acts for clients in a range of capital markets matters, with an emphasis on IPOs. He brings to bear significant experience in diverse industries, including energy, biotechnology and construction.
"David is unflappable, he's very practical and strategic."
"He is a leading figure in the capital markets space in Texas. He delivers great results for clients."
Douglas McWilliams' practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters on major offerings of debt and equity, with noteworthy experience in energy IPOs.
"His expertise in almost any issue that would come up on a capital markets transaction is second to none."
"Douglas is one of the preeminent energy lawyers across capital markets. He is technically very good and has seen every type of transaction."
"He is commercial and brilliant from a technical perspective."
Ramey Layne dedicates his practice to the representation of issuers and underwriters on the complete spectrum of debt and equity offerings. He is highlighted for his specialist experience advising MLPs and SPACs.
"Ramey is a very talented capital markets attorney."
"He is a very smart attorney with a good sense of where the market is heading."
Sarah Morgan is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.
"Sarah is a great all-around lawyer - she is very smart, very knowledgeable, and works tirelessly."
"An excellent practitioner who produces high-quality work."
Brenda Lenahan is particularly adept working with SPACs on both IPOs and de-SPAC transactions.
"Brenda is a really excellent attorney."
Michael Telle is regularly chosen by clients for his expert counsel on a broad range of public and private financing transactions. He is best known for his capital markets work in the energy industry, where he handles all kinds of debt and equity offerings.
"Michael is a great capital markets lawyer who is very practical."
David Stone is a popular choice for oil and gas companies involved with a range of debt offerings. He has notable experience of providing counsel on high-yield debt transactions.
"David brings a specialized understanding of the structures and nuances of the energy markets."
"He is a very well-known and skilled practitioner."
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