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Vinson & Elkins advised Goldman Sachs, its West Street Climate Credit Fund (part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s private credit …
September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 • 2-minute read
Nick’s practice focuses on joint ventures, borrower-side financings, ground leases, acquisitions, dispositions, and other facets of the investment, development, and operation of office, industrial, apartment, retail, and mixed-use properties. He has experience with data centers, credit tenant leases, build-to-suit developments, co-GP joint ventures, and master development agreements. He represents institutional investors and developers.
Prior to joining Vinson & Elkins as a partner, Nick spent a decade working as in-house counsel at Goldman Sachs and Trammell Crow Company.
Prior to attending law school, Nick earned an MBA and began his career in real estate development. He worked on the development of a New Urbanist, master-planned community, and several urban redevelopments.
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Vinson & Elkins advised Goldman Sachs, its West Street Climate Credit Fund (part of Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s private credit …
September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026 • 2-minute read
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The Legal 500 US 2026 recommended Vinson & Elkins as a leading law firm in 47 practice categories. In total, …
June 10, 2026
June 10, 2026 • 3-minute read
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Nick Buehner Returns to Vinson & Elkins as Real Estate Partner
Buehner has extensive experience in real estate investment, development and asset management, including serving in senior leadership roles at a global investment bank and at the nation’s largest commercial real estate development firm.
May 5, 2025
May 5, 2025 • 2-minute read
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