Christopher Mangin > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Vinson & Elkins LLP’s transactional tax practice is particularly strong in the traditional energy sector, regularly advising up-, mid- and downstream companies, as well as drillers, service companies and energy-focused private equity funds. The team is also well known for handling MLP tax matters, REITS, and de-SPAC merger transactions. Texas-based Ryan Carney, regularly advising partnerships, MLPs, and corporations in relation to M&A, joint ventures, divestitures, and public offerings, leads the practice alongside David Peck in Dallas, who is well known for representing private equity clients. Ron Nardini in New York is active in the investment funds space. Lauren Collins in Los Angeles specializes in project finance-related tax matters, especially those concerning renewable energy and infrastructure assets. Washington DC’s Gary Huffman has extensive experience advising multinational corporations, including major oil and gas exploration and production companies. John Lynch in Houston focuses on federal income tax issues in the energy and infrastructure spaces, while Christopher Mangin in Richmond offers real estate expertise.