John Grand > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Dallas, United States > Lawyer Profile

Demonstrating extensive expertise in the energy and infrastructure industries, the practice at Vinson & Elkins LLP routinely does a ‘great job of finding solutions’, providing bespoke advice on all elements of M&A and corporate transactions. In addition to advising on high-value business combinations and acquisitions in the oil and gas spaces, the team also handles a growing volume of transactions and joint ventures for energy providers and infrastructure funds in connection with renewable energy projects and developments. Operating out of Houston, Stephen Gill, who is an expert on securities offerings and corporate governance matters, co-heads the team with Sarah Morgan, who frequently represents public companies and investment banks in connection with capital raising transactions, and Dallas-based partner John Grand, who primarily advises on joint ventures and divestitures.

A strong standing in the Texas market enables Vinson & Elkins LLP to regularly advise both private equity sponsors and target companies on high-value investments in the energy sector, including oil and gas-linked transactions as well as a growing volume of deals in the renewables space. The team also handles a diverse array of high-value matters in the tech, industrials, and financial services sectors, with New York lawyer Stancell Haigwood collaborating with Houston-based Steve Gill to advise Focus Financial Partners on its $7bn take-private acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Stone Point. Gill co-leads the practice with securities expert Sarah Morgan, who also practices from Houston, and Dallas-based energy transactions expert John Grand. New York lawyer Jim Fox primarily advises on investments and portfolio company mergers in the energy and industrials sectors. Houston-based corporate expert Matthew Strock is also highly recommended. Gabriel Silva left the team in October 2023.