Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP has cemeted its position as a leader in the renewable and alternative energy space representing notable domestic and multinational businesses on the full gamut of transactional and advisory matters. The corporate group has deep experience assisting with high-value, high-profile, and cross-border project development, project financing, and acquisitions, as well as project sales and tax credit transfers. With such a robust offering, the department has a strong client roster which is comprised of impressive companies from the financial services, energy, and healthcare industry sectors. Corporate specialist Kaam Sahely co-leads the practice in Houston and stands out for his aptitude advising investors and developers on energy investments and infrastructure development. Alongside Sahely, Houston’s M&A and private equity expert Matthew Strock heads up the team and concentrates on assisting private equity firms with investments, acquisitions, financings, and divestitures. In Los Angeles, Jorge Medina – who joined from A&O Shearman in January 2024 – is the main contact for all tax-related matters such as tax equity deals, debt transactions, and partnership flips alongside Lauren Collins. Another key practitioner in the group is Houston-based Mark Holmes who joined from White & Case LLP in April 2024 and focuses on project and leveraged finance transactions. The department also benefits from the aptitude of Denver’s Michael Joyce who specializes in financing and renewable tax.