Vinson & Elkins LLP, Projects | Chambers USA Profile

Regional Rankings
Global
Asia-Pacific
Brazil
Canada
Europe
France
Greater China Region
Latin America
UK
UK Bar
Germany
USA
Specialist Rankings
NewLaw
Crisis & Risk Management
FinTech
High Net Worth
Litigation Support
Spotlight Rankings
USA: Spotlight
Content
Global Practice Guides
Expert Focus
Legal Articles
Customer Voices
Chambers Content
Events
Guide Launch Dates
Upcoming Events
Browse All Events
Event Sponsorship
About Our Events
DEI Events
Amplify your presence
Profile Platform
Amplify your ranking and be more discoverable
Includes:

Online Profile

Referee Management

Research Analytics

Marketing Toolkit

Plaques
Improve your performance
Insight
Improve your ranking with unique market insight
Includes:

Client and Market Intelligence

Client Intelligence

Rankings Data Hub

Business Intelligence
Market PulseNew
Showcase your expertise
Global Practice Guides Contributions
Highlight your subject matter expertise
Expert Focus
Provide commentary on key legal matters
In-depth Overviews
Events Sponsorship
Global Practice Guides
View our latest publications
Elevate your talent strategies
Chambers Talent
Access a range of ways to gain valuable insights to inform talent strategies
Leading Teams
Heighten your understanding of and identify the key drivers of talent retention and motivation
Chambers Student
Chambers Associate
Discover what's new at Chambers and Partners - click here to find out more
Submissions
Submissions Process
Methodology
Research Schedule
Research Team
Help
My Account

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 some of the largest oil and gas companies and premier private equity companies. Our experience includes, among other things, the development, financing, purchase, and sale of oil and gas projects and assets throughout the world.

In addition to our global oil and gas practice, V&E is also helping forge the energy evolution by assisting clients in their investments in the evolving energy mix, including solar, wind, hydro, geothermal, renewable fuels, biofuels, biomass, waste-to-energy, energy storage, fuel cells, smart grid applications, electric vehicles and other cutting-edge technologies. We have represented clients in a broad array of projects throughout the world, including greenfield, brownfield, inside-the-fence, and privatization-related projects involving power generation and electric transmission facilities.

Vinson & Elkins also has significant worldwide experience representing clients in connection with major LNG transactions, including the development and financing of LNG import and export projects globally. Our experience covers all facets of the LNG business and our broad client base includes developers and sponsors, equity investors, LNG suppliers and purchasers, terminal services customers, contractors, marketing companies, and lenders.

https://www.velaw.com

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy - USA - Nationwide

2

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Vinson & Elkins LLP is a Texas-based powerhouse highly regarded for its focus on the energy industry. The team is well known for its superb representation of the most significant oil and gas multinationals and energy-focused private equity funds. It has talented project counsel that understand the market, regulatory landscape and industry inside out. The team acts on behalf of developers, governments, lenders, borrowers and suppliers. It's strengths include the development of downstream oil and gas processing plants, LNG facilities and hydroelectric facilities. The firm also has market-leading capabilities in the acquisition and sale of single projects and portfolios in the conventional and renewable power sectors. It is further recognized for considerable strength in renewable energy projects across all asset classes.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Stonepeak in its approximately USD3 billion acquisition of a 50% interest in the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Vinson & Elkins has the capabilities to help understand and reduce risks on complex and sophisticated matters.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

The team at Vinson has industry-leading expertise and depth in project finance.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

The team at Vinson & Elkins has deep industry and transaction experience, but is also accessible and practical.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

Vinson & Elkins has the capabilities to help understand and reduce risks on complex and sophisticated matters.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

The team at Vinson has industry-leading expertise and depth in project finance.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

The team at Vinson & Elkins has deep industry and transaction experience, but is also accessible and practical.

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

1

Kaam Sahely

1

Band 1

Kaam Sahely has a strong track record of representing private equity and other investment funds in the acquisition and sale of wind, solar and conventional power portfolios, project companies and single assets.

1

Sean M Moran

1

Band 1

Sean Moran has substantial expertise in the renewables sector when it comes to tax equity and other forms of project finance. He has a strong track record assisting with wind infrastructure development.

Sean is preeminent in his area.

2

Mark Brasher

2

Band 2

Mark Brasher is recognized for his strength handling project financing work in the LNG space.

Mark is a top projects and energy lawyer with a great understanding of the US LNG sector.

2

Michael Joyce

2

Band 2

Michael Joyce has significant experience across the renewables sector handling tax equity and other forms of financing for wind and solar projects and portfolios.

Michael Joyce has deep experience and can really help lead a transaction to a good commercial outcome.

Michael is extremely bright and cares passionately about his clients.

3

Aaron Prince

3

Band 3

Aaron Prince focuses his practice on the renewable energy space, handling the tax equity financing of solar and wind projects.

Aaron Prince is a skilled, technical lawyer and negotiator.

3

Danielle Patterson

3

Band 3

Danielle Patterson frequently advises her clients on investments in the renewable energy sector including through joint ventures and acquisitions.

Danielle is detail-focused and able and willing to go the extra mile for her clients.

3

Eamon Nolan

3

Band 3

Eamon Nolan's practice encompasses the disposition and acquisition of renewable assets including solar, wind and hydroelectric projects. He has additional strength in project financing.

3

Lauren A. Collins

3

Band 3

Lauren Collins focuses her practice in the renewable energy sector, regularly handling the tax equity aspects of project financings.

Lauren Collins has deep and extensive experience within tax equity.

Lauren brings valuable expertise, responsiveness, a solution-oriented mindset, creativity and flexibility to the table.

3

Peter Marshall

3

Band 3

Peter Marshall has strength in renewable energy sector transactions and is capable of assisting with the acquisition and sale of wind and solar projects, portfolios and project companies.

4

Alan Alexander

4

Band 4

Alan Alexander regularly handles project financings with a primary focus on the oil and gas sector. His experience ranges from traditional asset development through to low-carbon alternatives such as RNS and ammonia.

Alan Alexander is a great, well-rounded and zealous advocate for clients.

4

Josh Heideman

4

Band 4

Josh Heideman's practice primarily sees him handling the tax equity financing of renewable energy assets such as wind, battery storage and solar farms.

Josh Heideman has excellent industry experience. He understands the commercial imperatives and concerns of his clients and provides practical, actionable advice.

Josh works tirelessly and expertly to guide transactions to a close.

4

Melissa Raciti-Knapp

4

Band 4

Melissa Raciti-Knapp has a wealth of experience assisting commercial banks and multilateral agencies with international project finance matters, particularly in the Latin American market.

Besides thorough legal advisory capabilities, Melissa has deep commercial awareness and truly understands the pitfalls and particularities of international project finance.

Melissa is a real expert in her field who is very cross-border-oriented and able to deal with any international transactions.

U

Matthew Falcone

U

Up and Coming

Matthew Falcone's practice sees him represent financial institutions and other industry players in a range of transactions in the renewable energy space.

Matt is commercial, responsive and able to guide large, complicated deals to positive outcomes.

U

Stephanie Coco

U

Up and Coming

Stephanie Coco frequently handles the development of infrastructure projects in the energy space, including oil and gas and LNG.

Filter by

USA - Nationwide

Projects

4

Alan Alexander

4

Band 4

4

Eamon Nolan

4

Band 4

4

Melissa Raciti-Knapp

4

Band 4

U

Stephanie Coco

U

Up and Coming

Projects: LNG

2

Mark Brasher

2

Band 2

Projects: Power & Renewables: Transactional

1

Kaam Sahely

1

Band 1

3

Danielle Patterson

3

Band 3

3

Eamon Nolan

3

Band 3

3

Peter Marshall

3

Band 3

U

Matthew Falcone

U

Up and Coming

Projects: Renewables & Alternative Energy

1

Sean M Moran

1

Band 1

2

Michael Joyce

2

Band 2

3

Aaron Prince

3

Band 3

3

Lauren A. Collins

3

Band 3

4

Josh Heideman

4

Band 4

Members

Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP

Danielle Patterson

Lauren A. Collins

Matthew Falcone

Melissa Raciti-Knapp