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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability - USA

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Vinson & Elkins LLP boasts excellent capabilities in private equity deal work, particularly out of their New York and Houston offices. Significant investor clients turn to them for support in complex M&A, LBOs and dispositions. The team is especially well known for its deep energy industry experience.
Notable practitioners

Stephen Gill, John Grand and Sarah Morgan are key contacts.

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Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins LLP represented Gainsight, Inc., a portfolio company of Vista Equity Partners, in its acquisition of Staircase AI Inc.

Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins has extremely strong subject matter expertise.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • I have been extremely impressed by their ability to handle complex matters, and especially on the tight timelines. They're extremely responsive.

    Private Equity: Buyouts: High-end Capability respondentGlobal

  • The firm has a deep bench of talented specialists who are able to handle complex and sophisticated matters.

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