Vinson & Elkins RLLP

Vinson & Elkins, founded in 1917, has provided innovative business solutions for over a century, serving clients with diverse needs across industries and jurisdictions. In the context of global markets, complex regulatory environments, and evolving economic and environmental challenges, the firm acts as a trusted adviser. Its extensive experience, combined with the efficiencies of a global network, enables Vinson & Elkins to support clients through every stage of business activity, from start-ups to boardroom negotiations, legislative and regulatory processes, and courtroom matters.

The firm’s core practice areas encompass admiralty and maritime; antitrust; appellate; business transactions; capital markets and securities; climate change; condemnation and land use; construction; contracts; corporate governance and compliance; e-commerce/internet; executive compensation and benefits; employment, labor and OSHA; energy; environmental; finance; financial institutions; government contracts; infrastructure; intellectual property; international dispute resolution; litigation; mergers and acquisitions; oil and gas; outsourcing; private equity/venture capital; project finance and development; real estate; regulatory; REITs; restructuring and reorganization; securities litigation; structured finance; syndicated finance; tax; technology; telecommunications; and white-collar criminal defense.

With 11 offices worldwide, Vinson & Elkins’ lawyers operate efficiently across time zones and collaborate with local counsel in foreign jurisdictions to achieve client objectives. The firm combines legal expertise with strong professional relationships across cultures and markets, facilitating transactions spanning multiple jurisdictions and languages. Vinson & Elkins handles a wide range of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, public and private securities offerings, and project development and financing.

The international dispute resolution team conducts arbitration under all major institutional rules and handles international civil litigation in US and foreign courts. The firm works closely with clients to address complex challenges in global business and develop practical, effective solutions.

Vinson & Elkins’ clients include sovereign governments, North American states, cities and municipalities, public and private companies, domestic and international financial institutions, start-ups, joint ventures, and project companies.

Staffing: Approximately 200 partners and 720 lawyers worldwide.