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Vinson and Elkins served as issuer’s counsel in connection with New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.’s registered direct offering of $25,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 9.875% senior unsecured notes due 2030.
Vinson & Elkins advised Vital Energy, Inc. (NYSE: VTLE) (“Vital”) in its entry into a definitive agreement with Crescent Energy Company (NYSE: CRGY) (“Crescent”) under which Crescent will acquire Vital in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.1 billion, inclusive of Vital’s net debt.
The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.
Vinson & Elkins is recognized by Chambers Latin America 2026 as a leading firm for International Arbitration work.
Vinson and Elkins served as underwriters’ counsel in connection with CubeSmart, L.P.’s public offering of $450,000,000 of 5.125% senior unsecured notes due 2035.
Vinson & Elkins advised New Process Steel, L.P., a metals solutions and distribution supply-chain management company headquartered in Houston, in connection with the sale of the remaining 55% of its limited partnership interests to STLD Holdings, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Steel Dynamics, Inc., an Indiana-based carbon steel producer.
Vinson & Elkins LLP represented HF Sinclair Corporation (“HF Sinclair”) in the issuance of $500 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Senior Notes due 2032 (the “Notes”) in a registered offering.
On August 5, 2025, Presidio Petroleum, an oil and gas operator headquartered in Ft. Worth, Texas with more than 2,000 wells in Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas, entered into a definitive business combination agreement with EQV Ventures Acquisition Corp. (“EQV”), a special purpose acquisition company sponsored by EQV Group, that will result in Presidio becoming a publicly listed company.
Vinson & Elkins represented the Agents and/or Forward Sellers and Forward Purchasers in the establishment of a new at-the-market program by Urban Edge Properties (the “Company”).
Vinson & Elkins advised Arelac, Inc. (d/b/a Fortera) (“Fortera”) in connection with its entry into a strategic partnership agreement with Graymont Western U.S. Inc. (“Graymont”) providing the framework to produce Fortera’s ReAct™ low-carbon cement by leveraging Graymont’s existing lime production operations and its innovations in sustainable building materials.
Vinson & Elkins advised Western Midstream Partners, LP in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Aris Water Solutions, Inc., an environmental infrastructure and solutions company, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion.
Lawdragon named five Vinson & Elkins lawyers to its 2025 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide.
Vinson & Elkins represented Energy Vault Inc. in an approximately $18 million loan in connection with the financing of the Cross Trails project, a battery energy storage system located in Snyder, Texas, and capable of delivering approximately 57 MW peak power and 114 MWh of energy storage capacity.
Vinson & Elkins served as underwriters’ counsel in connection with NETSTREIT Corp.’s (the “Company”) public offering of 12,420,000 shares (the “Shares”) of its common stock, sold on a forward basis, at a price to the public of $17.70 per share.
Vinson & Elkins counsel Stephen Josey has been recognized by Chambers High Net Worth 2025 as a leading practitioner for Tax: Private Client – USA Nationwide.
Vinson & Elkins has been recognized by Houston Volunteer Lawyers as an Equal Access to Justice Champion for fulfilling its annual pledge. Over the past campaign year, the firm took 56 pro bono cases, reflecting its strong commitment to serving the Houston community.
Vinson & Elkins announced today that Harry Upcott has joined the firm as a partner in its Finance practice, based in London.
Vinson & Elkins today announced the latest group of exemplary high school graduates who have been selected as V&E Scholars, each receiving $10,000 college scholarships.
Vinson & Elkins was named to the Vault Law 100, a ranking of the most prestigious law firms in the United States based on feedback from associates nationwide. The firm received the No. 1 ranking as the Best Firm in Texas for the ninth consecutive year and as the Best Law Firm for Energy, Oil & Gas for the 12th consecutive year.
Vinson & Elkins served as issuer’s counsel in connection with New York Mortgage Trust, Inc.’s public offering of $90 million aggregate principal amount of 9.875% senior unsecured notes due 2030, including $5 million aggregate principal amount of notes issued and sold pursuant to the underwriters’ partial exercise of their over-allotment option.