Vinson & Elkins LLP

Boasting one of the market’s leading teams, Vinson & Elkins LLP has an expert transactional oil and gas ability, representing some of the largest independent oil and gas exploration and production companies and private equity firms. The team specializes in the purchase, sale, development, and financing of oil and gas assets and projects. Co-heading the transactional side of the team are Kaam Sahely in Austin, an expert in infrastructure investments and projects, and Matt Strock in Houston, who focuses on advising private equity firms on M&A, investments, and divestitures. Handling the corporate team are Dallas-based John Grand, specializing in the upstream and midstream sectors, and, in Houston, Danielle Patterson, a key advisor to clients in the upstream, midstream, and renewable power sectors. Chair of the firm from Houston, Keith Fullenweider, is experienced in advising private equity firms’ financings and transaction exits. Matthew Falcone is another key contact for leveraged buyouts and structured financings. Bryan Loocke supports the practice’s domestic upstream and midstream transactional ability. Robert Hughes is a noted practitioner for private equity firms and M&A in the energy sector. Falcone, Loock, and Hughes are based in Houston.