Counsel
Complex Commercial Litigation
Lincoln has extensive experience representing clients in both civil and criminal matters, with a particular focus on antitrust litigation and government investigations. He has worked with companies and individuals across a broad range of industries such as tech, energy, chemicals, and finance. A key part of Lincoln’s practice involves representing clients in connection with enforcement actions and related lawsuits brought by various federal and state authorities including the Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, state Attorney General offices, and others. He also represents clients in large multi-district class action lawsuits and in connection with proceedings before foreign regulatory authorities. He has taken individual and corporate witness depositions, and presented oral argument in federal court. Lincoln’s experience in these high-stakes matters makes him adept at navigating complex legal landscapes to protect the interests of his clients.
Representing a large Chinese chemical company in a grand jury investigation and follow-on litigation involving MDI and TDI chemicals now being litigated in the Western District of Pennsylvania
Represent a financial services and fintech company in litigation against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and New York Attorney General’s Office, currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Represents leading US technology company in domestic and foreign conduct investigations by competition regulators
Successfully represented a publicly traded multinational financial services and fintech company through a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) and corporate monitorship with the U.S. Department of Justice, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Successfully resolved and obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of a financial services company with the New York Department of Financial Services
Represented an individual in connection with a high-profile Congressional investigation into improper delivery of COVID-19 vaccinations
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Vinson & Elkins Secures Major U.S. Jurisdictional Victory for Chinese Parent
On January 8, 2026, Vinson & Elkins LLP secured a decisive jurisdictional victory for Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd. (“Wanhua …
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report
Vinson & Elkins’ 2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report details how antitrust enforcement under the second Trump administration has shifted …
January 13, 2026 •
January 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Difficult Decisions About Cloned Discovery Can Leave Companies Seeing Double
Companies in the midst of government investigations and enforcement actions often must contend with follow-on civil litigation stemming from the same issues. Indeed, due to differing standards of proof, companies that are able to successfully ward off government enforcement actions may still find themselves mired in civil litigation that comes with even more significant discovery and exposure to financial liability.
May 3, 2024 • Published in The Computer & Internet Lawyer’s September 2024 Issue
May 3, 2024 • 4-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Secures Major Litigation Victory for Chinese Client
Vinson & Elkins today announced that it secured a significant victory for Wanhua Chemical Group Co., Ltd (“Wanhua China”) in …
February 12, 2026
February 12, 2026 • 2-minute read
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
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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
On March 16, 2022, Vinson & Elkins secured a settlement on behalf of MoneyGram International, Inc. with the New York Department of Financial Services to resolve legacy anti-money laundering allegations from 2016-17.
March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022 • 1-minute read
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