Vinson & Elkins LLP focuses on representing companies in the natural gas, oil and liquids, and LNG industry sectors. The team is regularly at the forefront of major infrastructure projects, handling the full panoply of regulatory and related appellate work, and some of the largest pipeline rate cases filed with FERC. The team excels in handling rate cases, complex certificates, tariff, abandonment, and presidential permit applications as well as gas quality and proceedings, audits, compliance issues, and petitions for declaratory orders. Co-head of the team and Houston-based Jay Seegers, has extensive experience advising natural gas and liquids pipeline and storage clients on various complex regulatory issues, compliance matters, and federal energy policy trends. Co-head Washington D.C.-based William Scherman, advises on litigation, commercial, and regulatory matters relating to the US and international energy markets. Co-head Houston-based Suzanne Clevenger counsels clients with respect to regulated and unregulated midstream assets, specifically, she focuses on FERC regulatory requirements and compliance. Washington D.C.-based Monique Watson brings deep knowledge of energy law to advise clients in achieving business objectives while navigating applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
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Key clients

  • New Fortress Energy
  • Energy Transfer LP/Enable Gulf Run Pipeline
  • Linn Operating, Inc./Linn Energy, Inc.
  • Dakota Access Pipeline LLC/Energy Transfer LP
  • TotalEnergies Gas & Power North America Inc.
  • Antero Resources
  • Plains All-American Pipeline, LP
  • Spire Storage West LLC/Spire Inc.
  • Rover Pipeline LLC/Energy Transfer LP
  • Enbridge/Valley Crossing Pipeline, LLC

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Jay Seegers

Next generation partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Monique Watson

Practice head

Jay Seegers; William Scherman; Suzanne Clevenger

Other key lawyers

Jason Fleischer; Monique Watson