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The Legal 500 UK 2026 (Legalease, LTD.) Ranks Vinson & Elkins in Five Practice Categories, 21 Individual Lawyer Recognitions

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The Legal 500 UK ranks Vinson & Elkins in five categories. In total, 15 attorneys were ranked, some in more than one practice area.

Corporate clients told the guide that Vinson & Elkins is “dedicated, available, has comprehensive explanations and is very focused in the results” and that it is a “go-to team for complex matters within the oil and gas areas.”

Regarding disputes work, a client noted that the firm’s “individuals stand out for their expertise and professionalism, as well as their ability to co-operate with legal professionals from other jurisdictions.”

The following is a full list of The Legal 500 UK rankings for Vinson & Elkins’ practice areas and the lawyers recommended in each area.

Dispute Resolution – International Arbitration 

Afolarin Awosika

James Barratt

Louise Woods

Finance – Transport Finance and Leasing

Harry Upcott

Projects, Energy & Natural Resources – Oil & Gas 

Nadine Amr

Lauren Davies

Ben Higson

Andrew Nealon

Projects, Energy & Natural Resources – Renewables

Lauren Davies

Roberta Downey

Ben Higson

Andrew Nealon

Real Estate – Construction: Contentious 

Rupert Coldwell

Roberta Downey

Jarrod Gutsa

Nick Henchie

Angus Rankin

Scott Stiegler

Real Estate – Construction: Non-Contentious 

Kilian de Cintré

Roberta Downey

Andrew Nealon

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