About

Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins is best known as a world-leading energy law firm, particularly in oil and gas, with a client base that includes many of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies, premier private equity firms, midstream companies, and master limited partnerships. Our experience includes, among other things, the purchase and sale of oil and gas assets and projects, and we have extensive knowledge related to these kinds of transactions worldwide. Our practice is further bolstered by our regulatory team's extensive experience representing oil and gas clients in every type of regulatory proceeding before numerous state and federal agencies. V&E's Energy & Natural Resources practices leverage this significant experience to effectively and seamlessly serve our clients' oil and gas transactional, regulatory and litigation needs.

To learn more about our practice, please visit: https://www.velaw.com/industries/energy-upstream-oil-gas/
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https://www.velaw.com/industries/energy-oilfield-services/
https://www.velaw.com/practices/mergers-acquisitions/
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Chambers Review

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Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is a Houston-based powerhouse in the energy space, particularly excelling in oil and gas transactions and regulatory work. It continues to have a fantastic reputation for its work in upstream transactions and represents a fine choice of counsel for LNG matters. The firm offers leading representation in the midstream space, with expertise in matters including presidential permit applications and rate cases. With its strong international presence, clients are offered exceptional expertise in various energy-producing regions around the world. The firm draws on additional competencies in tax, environmental compliance and project finance, to assist players in the oil and gas sector.

Work Highlights

  • Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Endeavor Energy Resources in its entry into a definitive merger agreement with Diamondback Energy in a transaction valued at approximately $26 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Keith Fullenweider
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Keith Fullenweider
E
Eminent Practitioners
Keith Fullenweider expertly advises private equity firms on the full spectrum of oil and gas transactions, including M&A, financing and securities matters.
Douglas S Bland
1
Douglas S Bland
1
Band 1

Douglas Bland has an impressive track record assisting clients across the oil and gas sector on high value transactions. He is looked to for his advice on strategic investments and joint venture formation.

James D Seegers
1
James D Seegers
1
Band 1
James Seegers has considerable expertise in regulatory issues surrounding the construction and operation of natural gas pipelines.
Bryan Loocke
2
Bryan Loocke
2
Band 2
Bryan Loocke focuses his practice on upstream and midstream oil and gas matters, with expertise spanning M&A and a broad range of commercial agreements concerning gathering and processing.

Bryan is one of the top notch oil and gas attorneys in the city.

Brian's expertise from legal and industry is invaluable.

John Grand
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John Grand
2
Band 2
John Grand's oil and gas practice spans M&A, joint ventures and investments, with a particular focus in the upstream and midstream sectors.

John is excellently commercial, extremely competent in inquires of work he is doing and a great communicator.

Jeffrey M Jakubiak
3
Jeffrey M Jakubiak
3
Band 3
Jeffrey Jakubiak has a wealth of experience handling a range of FERC proceedings as well as advising key power sector clients on compliance and enforcement matters.
Danielle Patterson
4
Danielle Patterson
4
Band 4
Danielle Patterson is noted for her expertise in oil and gas transactions. She has particular experience acting on behalf of hydrocarbon exploration companies.
Shay Kuperman
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Shay Kuperman
4
Band 4
Shay Kuperman regularly represents clients active in the oil and gas sector. He has particular strength guiding clients through the acquisition of companies and assets.
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Jason Fleischer
5
Band 5

Jason Fleischer is experienced across a range of FERC litigation and investigation matters, regularly acting for pipelines and other market participants.

Jason's work product is incredible.

Jason is an excellent writer, very creative and a practical negotiator.

Jason has taken the time to bridge the gap between legal and commercial concepts.

Monique Watson
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Monique Watson
5
Band 5
Monique Watson focuses her practice in the natural gas sector. She is well-versed in oil pipeline regulations and managing rate approvals before FERC.

Monique has a very good understanding of the inner workings of FERC and the challenges that regulators face.

Suzanne Clevenger
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Suzanne Clevenger
5
Band 5
Suzanne Clevenger acts for major energy clients in rate and tariff matters before FERC. She has additional experience handling Natural Gas Act Section 4 cases.

Suzanne is able to interpret regulatory rules vis a vis commercial transactions in a way that sets her apart.

Ranked Lawyers at
Vinson & Elkins LLP

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USA - Nationwide

Energy: Electricity (Regulatory & Litigation)

Jeffrey M Jakubiak
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Jeffrey M Jakubiak
3
Band 3
Energy: Oil & Gas (Regulatory & Litigation)

James D Seegers
1
James D Seegers
1
Band 1
5
Jason Fleischer
5
Band 5
Monique Watson
5
Monique Watson
5
Band 5
Suzanne Clevenger
5
Suzanne Clevenger
5
Band 5
Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional)

Keith Fullenweider
E
Keith Fullenweider
E
Eminent Practitioners
Douglas S Bland
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Douglas S Bland
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Band 1
Bryan Loocke
2
Bryan Loocke
2
Band 2
John Grand
2
John Grand
2
Band 2
Danielle Patterson
4
Danielle Patterson
4
Band 4
Shay Kuperman
4
Shay Kuperman
4
Band 4