Vinson & Elkins LLP continues to offer a comprehensive DCM service to clients operating in the energy and natural resources sectors, including in relation to green bond and sustainability-linked senior notes offerings. With considerable experience acting as both issuer’s and underwriters’ counsel on a wide range of DCM transactions, Houston- and Denver- based Sarah Morgan leads the firm’s overall capital markets practice alongside ECM specialist Doug McWilliams. Michael Telle in Houston stands out for his work for public companies in the energy space. Ramey Layne, who also divides his time between Houston and Denver, plays a key role in the team. David Stone and David Oelman, both in Houston, are also key contacts. Benjamin Heriaud joined the firm’s New York office in July 2024 from Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mike Telle and Layton Suchma are both excellent and very efficient counsel.'
- 'A very knowledgeable and deep team that is client focused.'
Key clients
- Antero Resources Corporation / Antero Midstream Corporation
- Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP
- Crescent Energy Company
- Ellington Financial Inc.
- Enviva Inc.
- EZCORP, Inc.
- Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
- HF Sinclair Corporation
- Kinetik Holdings Inc.
- LandBridge Co LLC
Lawyers
Practice head
Sarah Morgan; Douglas McWilliams
Other key lawyers
Michael Telle; Ramey Layne; David Stone; David Oelman; Benjamin Heriaud; Layton Suchma