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Vinson & Elkins is a trusted advisor to some of the most prestigious private equity funds in the world in their most complex transactions across the industry spectrum.  These clients rely on us to help structure investments, maximize returns, protect their investments, and, when necessary, assist in navigating through challenging financial restructurings.

Our nationally ranked Restructuring & Reorganization team is known for our skillful representation of sponsor clients, placing an emphasis on good governance, creating an optimal process, and maximizing downside protection when a portfolio company is facing financial stress or other challenges. We also represent sponsors in distressed asset acquisitions, distressed debt investments, and other opportunistic transactions.

Our team maximizes efficiencies for our clients by capitalizing on the firm’s global presence and talented bench of attorneys. We leverage cross-office teams to address legal issues across relevant disciplines, including finance, corporate, capital markets, litigation, and tax.

Representative Clients

  • American Infrastructure MLP Funds
  • Blackstone
  • Carnelian Energy Capital
  • Crestview Partners
  • EnCap Investments
  • HPS Investment Partners
  • Metalmark Capital
  • Providence Equity Partners
  • Quantum Energy Partners
  • Riverstone Holdings
  • Sable Management
  • SCF Partners
  • Sixth Street
  • TPG

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SCOTUS in Purdue: Non-Debtor Third-Party Releases Are Not Permitted in Chapter 11 Plans Without Consent

On June 27, 2024, the United States Supreme Court (the “Supreme Court” or “Court”) rendered a 5-4 opinion in Harrington v. Purdue Pharma, L.P. that “the [B]ankruptcy [C]ode does not authorize a release and injunction that, as part of a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11, effectively seeks to discharge claims against a nondebtor without the consent of affected claimants.”

June 28, 2024 • V&E Restructuring & Reorganization Update

June 28, 2024 • 7-minute read

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Client Alerts

Silicon Valley Bank FDIC Takeover

Silicon Valley Bank (“SVB”), a key lender serving customers and borrowers primarily in the technology industry, was taken over by U.S. regulators on Friday, March 10, 2023. Included herein are considerations that may be top of mind for persons with connections to SVB.

March 12, 2023 • V&E Restructuring & Reorganization Update

March 12, 2023 • 2-minute read

Distressed Debt and Looming Maturities: Liability Management and Restructuring Strategies in the Time of COVID-19 Background Decorative Image