Bankruptcy/Restructuring: The Elite
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 5
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+1 713 758 2222About
Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
- V&E is a go-to firm for bankruptcy and restructuring work in Texas and nationally with dominant expertise in the energy sector. V&E has received key, high-profile engagements in most of the significant Chapter 11 cases filed in Texas over the past decade. The depth, experience and longevity of V&E’s insolvency team have been distinguishing factors from its competition, as has our firm’s extensive experience and capabilities in bankruptcy litigation.
- During the past few years, V&E’s insolvency lawyers have been involved in Chapter 11 cases and out-of court restructurings in Delaware, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, South Carolina, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and, of course, Texas. In addition, V&E continues to handle insolvency matters on an international basis.
- V&E is recognized as the #1 distinguished global energy firm, and this focus is a known factor in our bankruptcy and restructuring practice. Moreover, our practice has significant experience in virtually every industry, including recent engagements involving the energy, retail, telecom, real estate and shipping industries. Approximately half of V&E’s insolvency practice is comprised of debtor or company-side engagements, with the balance split among: (a) secured lender work; (b) representation of financial and strategic buyers of assets in Chapter 11 cases; and (c) representation of Chapter 11 trustees and other significant parties with an interest in major Chapter 11 cases.
Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins enjoys an excellent reputation in the energy sector, acting on in-court and out-of-court restructuring as well as distressed M&A. It often represents companies and affiliated debtors, as well as lenders and noteholder, and is noted for advising financial institutions, including banks and private equity firms.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented advised Barclays in connection with the Chapter 11 plan of Wynyard.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins is a responsive and highly knowledgeable firm."
"Vinson & Elkins are able to bring in specialists to advise on complex and unique matters. The team deliver results and sound advice."
"Vinson & Elkins is a responsive and highly knowledgeable firm."
"Vinson & Elkins are able to bring in specialists to advise on complex and unique matters. The team deliver results and sound advice."
Notable Practitioners
David Meyer has a standout profile in the energy and mining sector. He regularly handles Chapter 11 proceedings, out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A.
"David is a brilliant, highly experienced bankruptcy lawyer."
"He's a great adviser."