Vinson & Elkins LLP, Oil & Gas Litigation

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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

With nearly a century of experience that runs from the wellhead to Wall Street, Vinson & Elkins’ Energy Litigation lawyers combine their technical proficiency in energy operations, robust understanding of the business side of the energy industry, and decades of experience as lead counsel, to advise clients in nearly every kind of energy-related dispute.

https://www.velaw.com/practices/energy-litigation/

Chambers Review

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Oil & Gas Litigation - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP offers outstanding representation in the most complex and high-stakes litigation in the oil and gas industry, with substantial prowess in multiplaintiff and class action litigation arising from shale play development. A strong choice for clients facing challenging disputes involving joint development, joint operating and surface use agreements. Further strength advising on ownership, royalty payment and lease obligation issues in connection with mineral rights. Capable of representing clients across the life cycle of litigation, including at trial, appellate and Supreme Court levels.

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Work Highlights

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Vinson & Elkins represented QEP in a lawsuit brought by non-operators under two joint operating agreements.

Strengths

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"Vinson & Elkins' service levels and responsiveness exceed high expectations. The team also has an outstanding grasp of underlying commercial drivers and dynamics."

Oil & Gas Litigation respondent
USA

"Vinson & Elkins' lawyers are very knowledgeable about the energy industry and are very solution-oriented and practical in their approach."

Oil & Gas Litigation respondent
USA

"Vinson & Elkins' service levels and responsiveness exceed high expectations. The team also has an outstanding grasp of underlying commercial drivers and dynamics."

Oil & Gas Litigation respondent
USA

"Vinson & Elkins' lawyers are very knowledgeable about the energy industry and are very solution-oriented and practical in their approach."

Oil & Gas Litigation respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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James D Thompson

Band 1

James Thompson has decades of experience handling trials and appeals across the oil and gas sector. Clients benefit from his technical knowledge as a former petroleum engineer. He co-heads the litigation and regulation department, and deftly handles disputes and arbitrations arising from issues such as breach of gas supply contracts and joint development agreements.

"James is smart and experienced and can go in front of a jury and relate to them."

"James Thompson's judgment is impressive."

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Matthew R Stammel

Band 2

Matthew Stammel is head of the firm's energy litigation practice group and has considerable expertise in oil and gas industry disputes involving complex issues, particularly arising from exploration and drilling activity. He has particular strength in advising on litigation concerning joint development, joint operating and surface use agreements.

"Matthew Stammel's advice is logical and thoughtful."

"Matthew brings to the table an incredible amount of practicality. He remains cool, calm and collected."

"Matthew Stammel is very smart and very reasonable to deal with."

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