Vinson & Elkins LLP, Corporate/M&A | Chambers USA Profile

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Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is a dominant force in the Texas market with capabilities in energy and infrastructure, among other areas. It has extraordinary bench strength, with expertise across the whole corporate and M&A spectrum, including corporate governance issues and private equity investments. The firm is also active in the real estate, utilities and technology fields, regularly acting on behalf of major public and private companies and sponsor clients.

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Work Highlights

Vinson & Elkins advised Waste Management Inc on its $7.2 billion acquisition of Stericycle.

Strengths

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The team at Vinson & Elkins is extremely strong in terms of responsiveness, turnaround time and the general meeting of expectations and deadlines.

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The Vinson & Elkins team has consistently shown the ability to navigate the most complex circumstances.

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Vinson & Elkins is a top-tier firm in Texas.

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Vinson & Elkins brings in-depth knowledge, broad experience and strategic thinking.

Corporate/M&A respondent
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The team at Vinson & Elkins is extremely strong in terms of responsiveness, turnaround time and the general meeting of expectations and deadlines.

Corporate/M&A respondent
USA

The Vinson & Elkins team has consistently shown the ability to navigate the most complex circumstances.

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Vinson & Elkins is a top-tier firm in Texas.

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Vinson & Elkins brings in-depth knowledge, broad experience and strategic thinking.

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Notable Practitioners

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T Mark Kelly

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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Mark Kelly is well versed in a host of corporate matters and M&A.

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Keith Fullenweider

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Eminent Practitioners

Keith Fullenweider is chair of Vinson & Elkins LLP. His leading transactional practice sees him regularly work with the foremost private equity firms.

Keith is outstanding counsel.

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W Matthew Strock

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Matthew Strock is best known for his work with private equity firms and their portfolio companies on transactional matters.

He is a fantastic and trusted adviser.

Matt is a veteran partner who is extremely knowledgeable and user-friendly. He is always able to jump on the phone and talk through something.

Matt is a very good lawyer with a great business mind. He is also highly adaptable and very proactive.

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J Wesley Jones

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Wesley Jones is highly regarded for his experience advising venture capital firms and public and private companies on transactional concerns. He offers particular expertise in the technology sector.

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Lande Spottswood

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Lande Spottswood is noted for her capabilities handling transactions involving energy, natural resources and industrial clients.

Lande is really impressive and has done a great job.

Lande is a fantastic practitioner.

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Milam Newby

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Milam Newby regularly advises investors and emerging businesses on private financing transactions. His clients also include Fortune 100 companies.

Milam is an excellent attorney.

Milam is incredibly responsive and commercial.

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Douglas E McWilliams

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Band 4

Douglas McWilliams is based in the firm's Houston office and handles a range of transactional work. He is particularly noted for his work on mergers, acquisitions and capital markets.

Douglas is very thoughtful and can see issues from multiple angles and give advice.

Douglas is comfortable in truly any setting.

He is a phenomenal lawyer.

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Robert Hughes

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Robert Hughes is proficient at advising private and public companies, in addition to private equity firms, on a variety of transactions. This includes assisting with M&A and joint ventures.

Robert is fantastic and very commercial.

Robert has been excellent and he is comfortable in every situation.

He is both very knowledgeable and responsive.

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Robert L Kimball

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Band 5

Robert Kimball advises on a host of corporate matters including securities, M&A and governance issues.

Robert does excellent work.

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Michael P Gibson

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Up and Coming

Austin-based Michael Gibson earns plaudits for his burgeoning M&A practice. He has notable experience advising venture investors and emerging growth companies.

Michael couples great efficiency with commercial awareness.

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Corporate/M&A

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T Mark Kelly

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Senior Statespeople

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Keith Fullenweider

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Eminent Practitioners

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Lande Spottswood

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Band 2

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W Matthew Strock

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Douglas E McWilliams

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Robert Hughes

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Robert L Kimball

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Private Equity: Buyouts

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Keith Fullenweider

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Eminent Practitioners

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W Matthew Strock

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Band 1

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Robert Hughes

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Up and Coming

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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J Wesley Jones

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Band 2

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Milam Newby

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Band 2

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Michael P Gibson

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Up and Coming

Vinson & Elkins LLP has rankings in the following guides

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Corporate/M&A

USA 2025

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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Corporate/M&A (Iraq)

Global 2025

United Arab Emirates

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