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March 26, 2026 • 1-minute read
Vinson & Elkins is recommended by The Legal 500 EMEA in the United Arab Emirates in its 2026 edition.
In particular, Nabeel Ikram is recognized as a Leading Partner for Construction.
Published for over 35 years, The Legal 500 guides provide worldwide coverage on legal services providers in more than 100 countries.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration and International Litigation
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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
Articles
5 Strategies for Addressing Climate Variability and Extreme Weather
Weather has always been an important operating consideration for the travel, leisure, and hospitality sectors. Recent periods of extreme heat, …
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 • 13-minute read
Podcasts
Powering Progress Episode 12 – Rethinking the Grid for AI
This series has explored the extraordinary amount of power required to support the growth of AI and data centers, but …
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 • 10-minute read
Deals & Cases
Hilary Preston Examines AI Data Center Patent Risks on IPWatchdog Podcast
Vinson & Elkins Partner Hilary Preston joined IPWatchdog Unleashed to discuss intellectual property risks and best practices resulting from the …
September 16, 2026
September 16, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. (NASDAQ: PAA) (“PAA”) in connection with an underwritten public offering (the …
September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins represented AirJoule Technologies LLC (“AirJoule”), a subsidiary of AirJoule Technologies Corporation (Nasdaq: AIRJ), in its acquisition of …
September 14, 2026
September 14, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins, L.L.P. represented affiliates of Tallgrass Energy, LP, in connection with the entry into a definitive agreement for …
September 10, 2026
September 10, 2026 • 1-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 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 • 2-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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