Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Lane42 Investment Partners, LLC and Karis Midstream Partners in the acquisition of Aqua Terra Permian, LLC …
January 6, 2026
January 6, 2026 • 1-minute read
Overview
John’s principal areas of practice are private equity and mergers and acquisitions. He counsels private equity funds, their portfolio companies, and a variety of public and private companies in connection with strategic investments, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, as well as on general corporate matters.
Credentials
Education
- SMU Dedman School of Law, J.D. magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, 2017 (SMU Law Review, Executive Editor)
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.B.A, Finance, 2014
Admissions
- Texas
- The Best Lawyers in America© (BL Rankings, LLC), “Ones to Watch,” (Dallas): Corporate Law, 2025–2027; Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025–2027
News & Achievements
Firm News
Vinson & Elkins Announces 2026 Class of New Partners and Counsel
Vinson & Elkins today announced that it has elected 10 lawyers to its partnership and promoted 12 lawyers to counsel, effective January 1, 2026.
November 19, 2025
November 19, 2025 • 5-minute read
Awards & Rankings
The Best Lawyers in America (BL Rankings, LLC) has named 125 Vinson & Elkins lawyers in its “Best Lawyers” category in the 2026 edition. Additionally, 76 Vinson & Elkins attorneys have been named in the “Ones to Watch” category, which recognizes lawyers with 5–10 years’ experience. Some individuals are listed in more than one practice area, giving the firm a total of 305 rankings.
August 21, 2025
August 21, 2025 • 3-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins advised Western Midstream Partners, LP in its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire Aris Water Solutions, Inc., an environmental infrastructure and solutions company, in a transaction valued at approximately $2.0 billion.
August 6, 2025
August 6, 2025 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins represented FourPoint Resources LLC and Quantum Capital Group which, in partnership with Kayne Anderson Capital Partners, signed a purchase and sale agreement with Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE, TSX: OVV) (“Ovintiv” or the “Company”) to acquire Ovintiv’s Uinta Basin assets for $2.0 billion in cash.
November 14, 2024
November 14, 2024 • 1-minute read
