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February 26, 2026 • 1-minute read
Following a year of major changes in the legal and arbitral landscape, 2025 continued to see notable legal developments, particularly in the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – two of the region’s most dynamic legal and business hubs. We have closely followed these changes and are pleased to present our Annual Middle East International Dispute Resolution Compendium which also looks ahead to forthcoming changes in 2026.
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CLE Events
Sixth Annual Navigating the Annual Meeting and Reporting Season
Join leading practitioners and industry voices for a timely discussion of the legal, regulatory, and governance developments shaping the next proxy season.
November 11, 2026
November 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
David Strong Speaking at PLI Tax Strategies Conference in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles
Partner David Strong will present on “Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)” at PLI’s Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, …
Multiple Dates
Multiple Dates • 1-minute read
Events
Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at TEI Annual Conference
Vinson & Elkins is a platinum sponsor of the 2026 TEI Annual Conference, taking place October 18–21 in Nashville, Tennessee. …
October 18–21, 2026
October 18–21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Jenny Speck to Speak at 18th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum
Partner Jenny Speck will speak on the panel “Credit Where Credit is Due: Finalizing 45Z” at the 18th Annual OPIS …
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
On October 1, 2026, the Department of Justice’s (“DOJ” or the “Department”) new National Fraud Enforcement Division (“NFED” or the …
October 8, 2026
October 8, 2026 • 6-minute read
Deals & Cases
Dashboard Vinson & Elkins advised NioCorp Developments Ltd. (NASDAQ: NB) on a binding long-term offtake and marketing agreement with Traxys …
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Awards & Rankings
Antitrust Practice Shortlisted for Financial Times Innovation Award
Vinson & Elkins’ Antitrust practice has been shortlisted in the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers North America 2026 awards in the …
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Firm News
Vinson & Elkins Adds Finance Counsel Aditi Sharma in New York
Sharma brings significant experience in-house and in private practice advising clients on finance matters. Vinson & Elkins today announced that …
October 12, 2026
October 12, 2026 • 1-minute read
Media Coverage
Legal Business profiled Partner Michael Burns, who joined the firm’s London office in August as head of energy and infrastructure …
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins served as issuer’s counsel for Crescent Energy Company (the “Company”) in connection with an underwritten public offering …
October 9, 2026
October 9, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
Law Is a Practice. So Is Business Development.
Randi Revisore, Lauren Alford, and DeAnna Englezos reflect on two years of success leading BD Lab — Vinson & Elkins’ …
July 14, 2026 • V&E+ | Values
July 14, 2026 • 7-minute read
Articles
Data Center Dealmakers: A New Era of Power and Compute
Vinson & Elkins Partners Creighton Smith and Milam Newby share the story behind a groundbreaking AI infrastructure transaction — and …
June 15, 2026 • V&E+ Ventures
June 15, 2026 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
Mid-Level Mindset: Empowering Lawyers Through a Pivotal Career Stage
Vinson & Elkins’ inaugural Mid-Level Associate Summit brought lawyers from across the firm to Houston for three days of learning …
March 31, 2026
March 31, 2026 • 5-minute read
Client Alerts
Pro Bono at Vinson & Elkins: Lawyers Changing Lives
Pro Bono Counsel Parker Cragg reflects on a life dedicated to service, returning to Vinson & Elkins, and wisdom he has picked up along the way.
October 20, 2025 • V&E+ Values
October 20, 2025 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
The Genuine Cup: Soccer Strengthens Our Communities
Vinson & Elkins Chair Keith Fullenweider and Vice Chair Hilary Preston, alongside partners Creighton Smith and Jenny Speck, sit down for conversation on a global soccer tournament, the firm’s support for it, and their experience as spectators and volunteers.
August 27, 2025 • V&E+ Values
August 27, 2025 • 7-minute read
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