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Vinson & Elkins Advises WaterBridge Infrastructure on Acquisition of Northern Delaware Basin Landfill

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Vinson & Elkins advised affiliates of WaterBridge Infrastructure LLC in connection with its entry into a definitive agreement to purchase the Northern Delaware Basin Landfill, an environmental waste management facility located in Lea County, New Mexico for net consideration of $169 million. The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions.

The Vinson & Elkins corporate team was led by Partner Chris Bennett and Counsel Alex Turner, with assistance from Associates Joseph Balhoff, Kelly McGee, and Anthony DeLauro and additional support from Senior Associate Layton Suchma. Also advising were Partner David D’Alessandro, Counsel Melissa Spohn, and Associate Madeline O’Neill; Partner Becky Baker and Senior Associate Andrew Cox; Partners Jennifer Cornejo and Corinne Snow and Associate Justine Jia; Partner Ryan Carney and Associate James Sutherland; Partner Tigist Kassahun; Partner Sarah Mitchell, Counsel Alexander Baker and Associate Hana Arriaga; and Partner Hill Wellford, Counsel Ryan Will, and Associate Rami Abdallah E. Rashmawi.

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