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Todd Way

Todd Way

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Todd advises clients on the tax aspects of complex domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, partnership and other joint venture arrangements, project development, and capital markets and private financing transactions. During his more than 20-year career at Vinson & Elkins, he has worked extensively within a variety of industries, including natural resources, energy transition, real estate, and technology. In addition, Todd has represented numerous private equity funds and other pooled investment vehicles in connection with capital formations, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Recognized in Texas by Chambers USA 2025, one client notes “Todd is one of those guys that will work the deal to get the best of both sides.”

Career

Legal 500 U.S., U.S. Taxes: Non-Contentious, 2019 and 2020

The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), 2021

Personal

The University of Texas School of Law, J.D. with honors, 2003 (Order of the Coif; Texas Law Review)

The University of Texas, B.B.A., Accounting with high honors, 1999

The University of Texas, B.A., Economics with high honors, 1999

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Tax - Texas

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Todd Way advises on a wide variety of transactional matters, including mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures. He acts for clients from a broad array of industries, including the energy and technology sectors.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Todd is a distinguished expert in oil and gas tax structuring, known for his thorough and innovative approach.

    TaxChambers Guide to the USA

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New York

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