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Vinson & Elkins Advises Antero Resources and Antero Midstream in $3.9 Billion Acquisition of HG Energy II Upstream and Midstream Assets

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December 8, 2025 • 1-minute read

Vinson & Elkins also advised Antero Resources Corporation (NYSE: AR) (“Antero Resources”) and Antero Midstream Corporation (NYSE: AM) (“Antero Midstream”) in connection with the entry into a definitive agreement to acquire all of HG Energy II, LLC’s upstream and midstream assets, respectively, for a combined $3.9 billion in cash (subject to customary closing conditions and adjustments).

The Vinson & Elkins team was led by partners Chris Bennett and Scott Rubinsky, with assistance from associates Vestita Zumot, Walt Baker, Joseph Balhoff, and Michael Gassman. Other key team members included partner Danielle Patterson, senior associate John Larbalestier and associates Kelly McGee, Rachel Campbell Alexander, Ryan Dolmanet, Ishaan Golding, Shiyuan Wang, Tamra Kenebrew, and Randy Thomas; partners Todd Way and Lina Dimachkieh, senior associate Dan Henderson and associate Kylan Kinkade; partners Brett Santoli and Zach Rider, counsel Maya Bobbitt and associate Megan Hardy; partner Jennifer Cornejo and Kelly Rondinelli; partner Kara Kuritz, counsel Ryan Will and associate Rami Rashmawi; and partners David D’Alessandro and Becky Baker and counsel Regina Ibarra.

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