The Legal 500

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.

NO. 149, YAN QING ROAD, SHANGHAI 200031, CHINA

What we say about the firm's legal practice in China

Corporate & M&A

Within Foreign firms, tier 4

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is particularly strong in energy M&A transactions. The practice represented Sinopec in its $7.1bn investment in Repsol Brasil, marking the second largest overseas acquisition ever by a Chinese company in the energy and natural resources sector. The Greater China M&A practice saw the additions of partners Jay Kolb in Shanghai and Rob Patterson in Beijing, and the promotion of Beijing-based Nicholas Song to counsel. Xiao Yong is managing partner of the China Practice, and David Blumental is Shanghai and Beijing managing partner.

Dispute resolution

Within Foreign firms, tier 5

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P.’s practice includes Nicholas Song in Beijing, who has advised on international arbitrations under various institutional rules. Hong Kong-based Christopher Walker heads the combined group.

Projects and energy

Within Foreign firms, Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. is a first tier firm,

Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. remains involved in high-value oil and gas transactions, as well as complex cross-border energy matters globally. The team represented Sinopec International Petroleum Exploration & Production Corporation in its $7.1bn investment in Repsol Brasil, the transaction representing the second largest overseas acquisition ever by a Chinese company in the energy and natural resources sector. The Greater China practice team is also experienced in projects and infrastructure, and EPC-related matters for regional and foreign direct investment projects. Beijing managing partner Paul Deemer, China practice managing partner for Beijing and Hong Kong Xiao Yong, and Shanghai and Beijing managing partner David Blumental are key figures. In Hong Kong, Gary Kotara and managing partner Jay Cuclis are energy law specialists. Jay Kolb in Shanghai joined from an independent company dedicated to developing and operating LNG import and regasification terminals, and Rob Patterson in Beijing formerly served as co-managing partner in the firm’s Moscow office.


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