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Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt

USA Guide 2026 : Texas

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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

V&E 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.

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Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt - Texas

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP 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.

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Work Highlights

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Vinson & Elkins represented HF Sinclair Corporation in its combined USD1.9 billion public offering of investment grade senior notes and and concurrent tender offer.

Strengths

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Vinson & Elkins is my first call for complicated matters that require detailed knowledge of the rules and regulations and nuanced understanding of business goals.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA
They do a good job in representing both across the table from me and for me.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA
The firm is a strong, practical, user friendly team who gave us smart guidance.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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T Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly provides market-leading representation to issuers and underwriters on the full span of capital markets matters.
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David Oelman
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.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA
David is an incredibly valuable resource who is there when you need him.
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David Stone
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 understands the oil and gas high-yield debt market better than anybody else in the country.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA
David is a preeminent debt security offerings advisor, who is well respected and knowledgeable in the field.
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Douglas E McWilliams
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.
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Sarah Morgan
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.
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Ramey Layne
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.
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Michael S Telle
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.
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Jackson O'Maley
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.
Capital Markets: High-Yield Debt respondentUSA
Jackson is a smart and practical lawyer who knows the energy space inside and out.
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Thomas G Zentner III
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.
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