Vinson & Elkins

Vinson & Elkins has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Global Competition Review (GCR) 100, highlighting our competition practices in California, Texas, and Washington, D.C. The #GCR1002025 is a comprehensive guide to the world’s top competition practices, reflecting independent research and market insights. #VEProud Read more: https://lnkd.in/dZPxqjPv

Our clients make some of the most important investments in infrastructure to move the world forward. Helping them tackle the complexities of these projects takes a team. At Vinson & Elkins, we address financing the toughest challenges – from #datacenters to #offshorewind -- by delivering a synergistic approach, aligning cross-practice teams to meet our client objectives. Watch Eamon Nolan, Partner — Project Development & Finance, explain how we work together. #WeAreVE

Sealing the deal in 2024: Transformative transactions in #Energy, #Infrastructure, and #RealEstate showcased the impact of innovation and collaboration, reshaping industries and driving sustainable growth. #VEproud 📈 Dynamix Corporation Completes $166 Million Initial Public Offering 💨 Pacolet Milliken, LLC Acquires Anderson Wind Farm to Expand its Sustainable Power and Infrastructure Portfolio 🌟 Crescent Energy Announces Accretive Central Eagle Ford Bolt-On 📑 Coterra Energy Announces Pricing of $1.5 Billion of Senior Unsecured Notes Explore how these transactions are driving change: https://lnkd.in/gd5hun8F

Whenever the balance of power shifts in Washington D.C., the legal and regulatory landscapes have historically been soon to follow. 2025 will be no different, and November’s Republican electoral sweep suggests that next year’s shift could be especially sharp. In this edition of Vantage Point, we highlight a new series of analyses from Vinson & Elkins lawyers, who are drawing on the firm’s collective knowledge and experience to help our clients prepare for the year ahead.

As the holiday season approaches, we recently hosted a NY Therapaw Event in partnership with Rescue City, bringing some extra joy to our office. It was a wonderful opportunity for our team to connect with adoptable dogs this holiday season. 🐾 A heartfelt thank you to Rescue City for making this possible! #WeAreVE ❄️

As the year comes to a close, we reflect with gratitude on the connections we've made and the memories we've shared. From our team to you and yours, we wish you peace, happiness, and a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth. Happy Holidays! #WeAreVE

Vinson & Elkins represented Equinor ASA (Equinor), a global leader in energy production and innovation, in the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary, Equinor Nigeria Energy Company (ENEC), to Chappal Energies Mauritius Limited. This transaction, valued at up to USD 1.2 billion, included Equinor’s share in the Agbami oil field, Nigeria’s largest deep-water field, and marked Equinor’s complete exit from Nigeria. The transaction, which closed on December 6, 2024, following regulatory approvals, included a USD 710 million purchase price and additional contingent payments. As part of the deal, Equinor transferred all Nigerian assets to Chappal Energies, ensuring no material liabilities remained aside from specific contractual obligations. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g5b8vGZh #EnergyTransition #Oil

How can #aviation tackle its carbon footprint while fueling the future? Watch as Niels Jensen, Co-Head of Aviation Finance, explores the challenges and opportunities of scaling sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). He highlights the need for innovation, collaboration, and alignment among governments, corporations, and investors to overcome barriers like high costs and regulatory hurdles for a sustainable aviation future. #SustainableAviationFuel #FlightPaths 🛫

Vinson & Elkins is proud to partner with Friends of the Children — a national organization helping families break the cycle of generational poverty, by providing kids facing adversity with a professional mentor from kindergarten through high school. In Texas, Friends of the Children has seen seven years of outstanding growth and success, thanks to the tireless work of leadership and staff, the generosity of donors, and the support of local communities. Read more from Nancy Pollard and Vinson & Elkins’ Milam Newby about the organization's life-changing impact on vulnerable kids in Texas and across the country. #GivingTuesday #WeAreVE https://lnkd.in/eBh589pW

Giving back to our communities is at the heart of who we are. Each year, we partner with hundreds of charitable and arts organizations to strengthen communities and uplift lives. Our employees amplify this commitment, serving on boards and in leadership roles for more than 200 nonprofits. Through our #probono program, we provide thousands of hours of legal services annually to ensure justice and opportunity for those in need. Together, these efforts reflect our dedication to creating lasting, positive change. This #GivingTuesday, we’re supporting four remarkable national organizations—Make-A-Wish America Foundation, Feeding America, The Nature Conservancy, and Save the Children US—that provide vital services and inspire hope across the globe. This season let’s celebrate the impact we can all make when we come together to give. From all of us at Vinson & Elkins, thank you for joining us in building a brighter future. #WeareVE Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gKbG9VHX