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Vinson & Elkins RLLP

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Vinson & Elkins RLLP is well-equipped to handle a range of oil and gas mandates concerning financings, disputes and M&A. The team is led by Alex Msimang, who is supported by Andrew Nealon, a project development and finance specialist who has demonstrable expertise in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Other key contacts in the group include Alistair Wishart, a name to note for downstream oil and gas mandates and petrochemical, and Nadine Amr, whose focus lies within energy M&A, energy infrastructure projects and regulatory matters. Lauren Davies also stands out as ‘an absolute champion of efficiency’.
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  • ‘The team has a great global practice, and they understand the nuances of different jurisdictions.’

  • ‘Nadine Amr is a highly skilled lawyer and is always available.'

  • 'Alex Msimang stands out for his excellent knowledge of the law and oil and gas contracts.’

  • ‘Lauren Davies is an absolute champion of efficiency. She has also developed herself effectively to understand the business of the client, respond to client's issues by taking into account the specificity of the industry in which the client operates and follow up to ensure that the client's needs are fully addressed.'

  • 'Andrew Nealon has a very pragmatic approach, as he always finds smart and unique legal solutions and ways to resolve complex matters.’

Key clients

  • Impala Terminals Group (ITG)
  • ShaMaran Petroleum Corp. (ShaMaran)
  • ADNOC and ADNOC Drilling Company P.J.S.C. (ADNOC Drilling)
  • STAR Rafineri A.S. (STAR)
  • Petkim Petrokimya Holding AS
  • Uzbekneftegaz JSC
  • Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LLC (CPChem)
  • WaveCrest Energy, LLC
  • 8 Rivers Capital, LLC and Cormorant Clean Energy LLC

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Practice head

Alex Msimang

Other key lawyers

Andrew Nealon; Alistair Wishart; Nadine Amr; Lauren Davies; Nabil Khodadad