John Lynch > Vinson & Elkins LLP > Houston, United States > Lawyer Profile

Vinson & Elkins LLP
Texas Tower
845 Texas Avenue, Suite 4700
Houston, Texas 77002
United States
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Work Department

Tax

Position

Partner

Career

John Lynch focuses on federal income tax aspects of domestic and international transactions, primarily those involving energy and infrastructure.

For more than three decades, John has advised clients on company formations, complex mergers and acquisitions, capital investments, restructurings, spin-offs and asset and stock sales. His clients include private equity funds, publicly traded companies and large privately held companies. Though his work is highly technical, John prides himself on making complex material understandable for his clients.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Tax > US taxes: non-contentious

Vinson & Elkins LLP has a strong reputation in renewable and conventional energy taxation; the team acts for a steady stream of upstream, midstream and downstream companies, as well as drillers, service companies and energy-focused private equity funds. Clients also turn to the firm for its expertise in MLP transactions, where practice co-head Ryan Carney is an essential contact; fellow co-head David Peck frequently handles domestic and offshore fund formations. Elsewhere, de-SPAC transactions and REITs are other significant drivers of work. Working out of the Washington DC office, Chris Mangin is an REIT expert, while Gary Huffman focuses on partnerships, financial products, and natural resources. In New York, Ron Nardini advises on investment funds, with a particular focus on those involving credit, healthcare, and entertainment. Federal income tax specialist John Lynch is also recommended. All named individuals are based in Texas unless noted otherwise.