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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Banking & Finance

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Regarded as one of the premier finance law firms worldwide, Vinson & Elkin's industry-leading Finance team is consistently ranked among the top practices, both in terms of the number of deals handled and aggregate loan amounts. We regularly represent a diverse group of the nation’s leading financial institutions (including the three largest lead arrangers by market share in 2019) as well as public and private borrowers, and alternative lenders in the US and globally. We leverage our deep experience from both sides of the transaction to offer practical, solutions-oriented advice geared toward helping our clients navigate the intricacies of complex financings and achieving their strategic business goals.

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Banking & Finance - Texas

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP represents large banks with a significant presence in the energy industry as well as borrowers in the space, frequently handling leveraged acquisitions, structured projects and workouts, among other matters. The team is also experienced in representing mezzanine investors and alternative lenders. It has particular expertise in the oil and gas space, as well as on renewables and conventional power generation, with further strength in the retail and manufacturing industries.

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Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins represented Pitney Bowes, as borrower, and its subsidiaries in a $1 billion refinancing.

Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins is good on both debt and M&A.

    Banking & Finance respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Mark Holmes
    Mark Holmes

    Mark Holmes

    Mark Holmes is best known for his financing work in the energy industry.

    • Mark is an exceptional finance attorney, because of his ability to see financing arrangements through a commercial lens.

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  • Darin Schultz
    Darin Schultz

    Darin Schultz

    Darin Schultz is lauded for his extensive experience in secured lending transaction matters. He has particular expertise in the oil and gas industry.

    • Darin has terrific attention to detail.

      Banking & Finance respondentUSA
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  • Mike Bielby
    Mike Bielby

    Mike Bielby

    Mike Bielby represents clients in a range of financing transactions. He acts for lenders, sponsors and borrowers.

    • Mike has top-tier level client service, accessibility and responsiveness, and the expertise to shepherd clients through the most complex negotiations.

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