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May 19, 2026 • 1-minute read
Vinson & Elkins is representing Lazard as lead financial advisor, and Bank of America as financial advisor, to NextEra Energy, Inc. in connection with its definitive agreement to combine with Dominion Energy, Inc. in an all-stock transaction. The transaction will create the world’s largest regulated electric utility business and North America’s premier energy infrastructure platform, with an enterprise value of approximately $420 billion and a market capitalization of approximately $249 billion. The transaction was announced on May 18, 2026.
The Vinson & Elkins team was led by Partners Lande Spottswood and Sebastian Tiller, with assistance from Senior Associate Chase Browndorf and Associates Mimi Dyke, Hannah Avery, and Chandni Jaggi.
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Sixth Annual Navigating the Annual Meeting and Reporting Season
Join leading practitioners and industry voices for a timely discussion of the legal, regulatory, and governance developments shaping the next proxy season.
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November 11, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
David Strong Speaking at PLI Tax Strategies Conference in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles
Partner David Strong will present on “Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS)” at PLI’s Tax Strategies for Corporate Acquisitions, …
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Events
Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at TEI Annual Conference
Vinson & Elkins is a platinum sponsor of the 2026 TEI Annual Conference, taking place October 18–21 in Nashville, Tennessee. …
October 18–21, 2026
October 18–21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
Jenny Speck to Speak at 18th Annual OPIS RFS, RINs & Biofuels Forum
Partner Jenny Speck will speak on the panel “Credit Where Credit is Due: Finalizing 45Z” at the 18th Annual OPIS …
October 13, 2026
October 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Events
On October 7, Alex Canizares will be speaking on a panel titled “Compliance and the Civil False Claims Act” as …
October 7, 2026
October 7, 2026 • 1-minute read
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Leslie Womble Joins Vinson & Elkins as Chief Talent Officer
Womble brings significant experience helping to develop and manage talent needs and human resources Vinson & Elkins today announced that Leslie Womble has …
October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026 • 2-minute read
Media Coverage
Parker Cragg Featured in Texas Bar Journal’s Pro Bono Spotlight
Vinson & Elkins Pro Bono Counsel Parker Cragg was featured in the October 2026 issue of the Texas Bar Journal’s …
October 2, 2026
October 2, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
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Vinson & Elkins advised CTO Realty Growth, Inc. (“CTO”) in connection with the closing of a $1.0 billion amended and …
October 1, 2026
October 1, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Represents Albioma on Investment in Altamaha Green Energy, LLC
Vinson & Elkins represented Albioma US Holdings LLC (“Albioma”), a portfolio company of KKR Infrastructure, in its acquisition of a …
September 30, 2026
September 30, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
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Vinson & Elkins advised Golar LNG Limited in the pricing of a private offering of $500 million in aggregate principal …
September 29, 2026
September 29, 2026 • 1-minute read
Articles
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June 15, 2026 • V&E+ Ventures
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Client Alerts
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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
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October 20, 2025 • V&E+ Values
October 20, 2025 • 6-minute read
Client Alerts
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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
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