Events
Peter Bergan to Moderate Panel at TMT Finance USA 2026
Partner Peter Bergan will moderate a panel at TMT Finance USA 2026 on October 6 titled “How is Datacenter Powered …
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
News & Achievements
Deals & Cases
September 16, 2024 • 1-minute read
Vinson and Elkins advised SCF Partners, Inc. in connection with the acquisition of the Newpark Fluids Systems business of Newpark Resources, Inc., a leading global pure-play oil & gas and geothermal fluids solution provider.
Newpark Fluids Systems provides a full range of drilling & completion products and related technical services supported by an innovative digital modeling software suite, global supply chain and infrastructure.
The Vinson and Elkins team was led by partner Mike Marek and associate Matt Fiorillo, with assistance from associates Kelli Westmoreland and Hope Kaady. Special assistance was provided by senior associates Jimmy Chalk and Peter Faour. Other key team members included partner Lucy Jenkins, counsel Zachary Rider and associates David Albano, Robin Wallich and John Brown; associate Garrett Finch and trainee solicitor Honor Soames; partner Lina Dimachkieh, senior associate Curt Wimberly and associate Katie Dillard; partner Sarah Mitchell, senior associate Victoria Bahrami-Negad and associate Leah Powers; partner Shane Tucker and associates Matt Green and Morgan Whittlesey; partner Becky Baker and associates Ashley Plunk and Jordan Peck; counsel Rajesh Patel and senior associate Alexa Chally; counsel Ken Adler and associate Molly Ellisor; partner Matt Dobbins and associates Kelly Rondinelli and Alyssa Sieja; partner Zach Terwilliger, counsels Brian Howard and Elizabeth McIntyre, senior associate Pete Thomas and associates Ami Egerstrom and Alexander Sprenger; and partners Hill Wellford and Kara Kuritz and associate Adam Thomas.
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Events
Peter Bergan to Moderate Panel at TMT Finance USA 2026
Partner Peter Bergan will moderate a panel at TMT Finance USA 2026 on October 6 titled “How is Datacenter Powered …
October 6, 2026
October 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
CLE Events
Texas Reincorporation 101: Recent Developments and Key Considerations for Boards
Join Vinson & Elkins and FTI Consulting for a webinar on the growing trend of companies reincorporating to Texas.
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 • 1-minute read
CLE Events
Financing and Bankability of Data Center Projects
This program will examine the key legal and commercial considerations for financing data center projects, with a focus on what makes these projects bankable for lenders and investors.
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Paige Anderson to Speak on BARBRI Webinar
Partner Paige Anderson will speak on BARBRI’s live video CLE program, “Mastering Public and Private REITs: Key Tax, Structuring, Financing, …
September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Partners Paige Anderson and Vinay Prabhakar will present on myLawCLE’s live CLE program, “REIT Tax in the Data Center Era: …
September 18, 2026
September 18, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Group 1 Automotive on $1.25 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Vinson & Elkins advised Group 1 Automotive, Inc., a Fortune 250 automotive retailer, in connection with its private placement of …
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises SCF Partners on Close of $800 Million Fund XI at Hard Cap
Vinson & Elkins advised SCF Partners, an investment manager headquartered in Houston, Texas, on the successful formation and final close …
September 23, 2026
September 23, 2026 • 1-minute read
Firm News
Finegold and Comber bring market-leading structured finance experience across energy and infrastructure, including digital infrastructure, and other esoteric asset classes. …
September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026 • 3-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Goldman Sachs, its West Street Climate Credit Fund (part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s private credit …
September 21, 2026
September 21, 2026 • 2-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Ellington Financial on $150 Million Senior Notes Offering
Vinson & Elkins served as counsel to Ellington Financial Inc. (NYSE: EFC) (the “Company”) in connection with its offering of …
September 17, 2026
September 17, 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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