Tax: Corporate & Finance
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 3
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+1 713 758 2222About
Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Our tax attorneys advise public and private companies and private equity funds worldwide on the federal income tax implications of domestic and cross-border transactions including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, IPOs and other capital markets transactions, reorganizations, bankruptcies. We have particular expertise with specialty tax issues relating to MLPs and other partnerships, Up-Cs, REITs, SPACs, and energy.
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Chambers Review
Vinson & Elkins LLP maintains a strong profile for its handling of transactions involving MLPs and private equity funds. Recognized as a go-to tax practice for deals arising from the energy sector. Additional strength in the investment funds space, with a strong track record of working with private equity firms on fund formation and investment matters. Advises on tax aspects of business reorganizations. Diverse client portfolio spans the shipping, financial services, real estate and healthcare sectors, among others.
Houston-based Ryan Carney is a key contact.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP advised Chevron Phillips Chemical Company on cross-border tax considerations arising from its joint venture agreement with QatarEnergy to develop an $8.5 billion integrated polymers facility in Orange, Texas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkin's tax department is able to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is always available at all times of night and day to help their clients solve the most complex issues."
"Nothing seems to stump them! They are good at walking through the issues so anyone on the call can understand the tax regulatory issues."
"Vinson & Elkin's tax department is able to handle the most complex and sophisticated matters."
"The team is always available at all times of night and day to help their clients solve the most complex issues."
"Nothing seems to stump them! They are good at walking through the issues so anyone on the call can understand the tax regulatory issues."