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Vinson & Elkins LLP

Projects: Mainly International

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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Projects: Mainly International - UK

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.

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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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  • Andrew Nealon
    Andrew 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.

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

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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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