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Why Vinson & Elkins for Midstream?


In 2022, V&E advised on 200+ midstream matters.


  • Our lawyers lead midstream companies in their entire life cycle, from formation and initial growth, IPOs, acquisitions, joint ventures and divestitures, financing (in both public and private markets and including project finance), and into maturity or exit event
  • Led nearly twice as many midstream energy M&A transactions as any other law firm in the last five years (according to Capital IQ)
  • In the past 20 years, Vinson & Elkins has advised either the Issuer or the Underwriters in more than 210 IPOs accounting for almost 5% of all U.S. IPOs completed, one of the highest concentrations among competitive practices (according to IPO Vital Signs.) And in the last five years alone, our teams have handled approximately 80 midstream securities offering with total deal value of $58.9 billion
  • Chambers-ranked as Band 1 in both Oil and Gas Energy and Projects in 2022, Vinson & Elkins has one of the most prominent Midstream Oil & Gas legal practices in the United States
  • V&E’s expansive midstream practice works in close collaboration with the firm’s renowned antitrust, FERC, environmental, tax, capital markets, finance, executive compensation and benefits, labor, and intellectual property lawyers
  • Worked hand in hand with our substantial midstream client base in new energy transition activities, including carbon capture, renewable power and other projects involving the Inflation Reduction Act
  • Experienced ESG Team with deep subject matter knowledge that has been built to look at ESG from all angles in order to best serve our clients’ needs while operating in a rapidly and ever-evolving world of stakeholder interests and regulatory risks

Why V&E for Midstream? We Share Your Goals

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Powerhouse in the energy space, particularly excelling in oil and gas transactions and regulatory work.

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Chambers USA, 2020 (Client Quote)

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Why V&E for Midstream? We Are Recognized Amongst Our Peers

  • Band 1
    Energy: Oil & Gas Transactions, Chambers USA, 2022
  • #1
    Highest volume and value of energy M&A deals in the world since 2005, Dealogic

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