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Vinson & Elkins LLP

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Vinson & Elkins LLP handles both US and English law governed transactions throughout Latin America. It is also noted for its expertise in relation to private equity investments and energy-sector transactions, including tax structuring capabilities. The increasingly prominent practice has earned a growing number of engagements in the data centre and digital infrastructure segments. Gabriel Silva has an impressive record in transactions throughout the region, most notably in the digital infrastructure and data centre fields, and Eamon Nolan is an experienced figure in energy transactions in Mexico and across Latin America. Houston partners Alan Alexander and Shay Kuperman are noted for energy and infrastructure deals, particularly in Mexico. Named individuals are based in New York unless stated otherwise.

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Key clients

  • Apollo Global Management
  • DigitalBridge Group
  • Woodside Energy
  • MIP IV Holdings
  • QEP Partners
  • Tallgrass Energy Partners
  • The Goldman Sachs Group
  • New Fortress Energy
  • Andean Telecom Partners
  • Mundo Pacífico
  • Mexico Tower Partners

Work highlights

  • Advised Woodside Petroleum on its merger with BHP Group.
  • Advised Macquarie Group subsidiary MIP IV Holdings on its acquisition of certain pipeline assets in Central Mexico owned by Enagas Internacional.
  • Advised funds managed by Apollo on the sale by New Fortress Energy of 11 LNG infrastructure vessels to a newly formed venture owned approximately 80% / 20% by by Apollo funds and NFE.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eamon Nolan