About

Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins has a robust capital markets practice that spans across all of our domestic and international offices and various diverse industries. In the past five years, we have handled more than 635 securities offerings with an aggregate transactional value in excess of approximately $273 billion.

https://www.velaw.com/practices/ipos-equity-offerings/

Our nationally ranked high-yield debt practice includes the representation of issuers, underwriters and initial purchasers in public and private offerings of a variety of debt securities and ancillary transactions. We handle the negotiation and structuring of the security terms, covenants, and documentation, as well as preparation of the offering disclosure documents and related agreements. In the past five years we have worked on roughly 140 high-yield debt offerings with an aggregate transactional value in excess of approximately $75 billion.

https://www.velaw.com/practices/high-yield-offerings/

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP offers 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, with additional capability across the energy space.

Work Highlights

  • Vinson & Elkins represented HF Sinclair Corporation in its $1.4 billion public offering of investment-grade senior notes.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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T Mark Kelly
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T Mark Kelly
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Senior Statespeople

Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.

David Oelman
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David Oelman
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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 wonderful to work with, he truly gets what his clients' goals are and does everything within his power to achieve those goals.

David is an incredibly valuable resource who is there when you need him.

Douglas E McWilliams
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Douglas E McWilliams
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Douglas McWilliams' broad practice sees him at the service of issuers and underwriters in major offerings of debt and equity, with extensive experience in complex and high value IPOs in the energy sector.

Doug is practical, smart and capable on the fly.

Sarah Morgan
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Sarah Morgan
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Sarah Morgan co-heads the firms corporate practice group. She is an experienced adviser to companies and underwriters, with capabilities spanning both debt and equity transactions, including IPOs.

Sarah is very business-minded, efficient and practical.

Ramey Layne
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Ramey Layne
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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.

David Stone
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David Stone
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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 is a preeminent debt security offerings adviser, who is well respected and knowledgeable in the field.

David understands the oil and gas high-yield debt market better than anybody else in the country.

Michael S Telle
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Michael S Telle
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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 personal and commercial attorney who is always a delight to work with.

Jackson O'Maley
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Jackson O'Maley
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Jackson O'Maley is regularly sought after for his notable experience in a range of capital market transactions, particularly in the energy industry.

Jackson gives great, sound advice and represents his clients well.

Jackson is a smart and practical lawyer who knows the energy space inside and out.

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Thomas G Zentner III
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Thomas Zentner is managing partner of the firm's Austin office and is known for representing issuers and managers through a variety of debt matters.

Thomas is great when I need advice and when I need to brainstorm ideas.

Ranked Lawyers at
Vinson & Elkins LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Capital Markets: Debt & Equity: Central United States

T Mark Kelly
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T Mark Kelly
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Senior Statespeople
David Oelman
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David Oelman
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Band 1
Douglas E McWilliams
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Douglas E McWilliams
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Band 1
Sarah Morgan
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Sarah Morgan
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Band 1
Ramey Layne
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Ramey Layne
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Band 2
David Stone
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David Stone
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Band 3
Michael S Telle
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Michael S Telle
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Band 3
Jackson O'Maley
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Jackson O'Maley
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Band 4
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Thomas G Zentner III
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Band 4