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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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*V&E has a diverse worldwide project development and finance practice, with particular depth of experience in energy and construction projects. This includes experience in the development and financing of petrochemical plants, refineries, oil and natural gas fields, pipelines, LNG and LPG facilities, power plants, metals and mining projects, ports, railways, telecommunications, roads, water systems and other infrastructure and construction projects.

*Our London-based projects team has a distinguished international projects practice, with a particular focus on the emerging markets and in more difficult and challenging jurisdictions. V&E’s leading energy, projects and infrastructure practice has advised on a number of US$1 billion+ projects in recent years.

*For example, V&E has a strong relationship with the State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) and is currently advising the project company on the approx. US$ 4.5 billion SOCAR GPC Project in Azerbaijan.  The sponsors intend to finance the GPC Project on a non-recourse basis with financing from Asian and European financiers.  V&E also recently advise EuroChem, a Russian ammonia company, on the approx. US$ 1 billion development and financing of the Baltic Ammonia Project, involving financing from a number of European financial institutions under the cover of SACE.

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Projects: Mainly International - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins demonstrates strong credentials in oil, gas and petrochemical projects, as well as transport and water developments. The firm is called upon for its adept handling of transactions involving upstream and downstream assets, as well as chemical plants and independent power projects. The team is able to advise on projects in often challenging international jurisdictions and is skilled in project financing and restructuring. It works with a wide range of clients including state-owned entities, project companies and lenders.

Work Highlights

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  • Vinson & Elkins represented LanzaJet in the development of Project Speedbird, an ethanol-to-SAF facility.

Strengths

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  • Vinson & Elkins stands out for its deep sectoral expertise, exceptional responsiveness and a strong commercial mindset that aligns legal advice with practical business outcomes.

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  • The team have a constructive and collaborative approach and a willingness to bring in additional colleagues for more support.

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  • What truly sets them apart is their ability to act not just as legal advisers but as strategic partners, consistently providing solutions that are both legally sound and commercially viable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Andrew Nealon
    Band 3Andrew Nealon

    Andrew Nealon

    Andrew Nealon principally advises project companies and state entities on the financing and development of energy and chemical plant developments. He possesses particular expertise in relation to transactions involving assets in Europe and the Middle East.

  • Band 4Lauren Davies
    Band 4Lauren Davies

    Lauren Davies

    Lauren Davies is a partner in the energy transactions and projects team at Vinson & Elkins. She is noted for her project finance practice, where she regularly advises clients in the energy sector.

    • Lauren is bright and hard-working.

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    • Lauren Davies is an exceptionally efficient and dependable partner who consistently adds value through her sharp execution and deep understanding of the financial aspects of our business.

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    • Lauren is highly organised, detail-oriented and focused.

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