Vinson & Elkins RLLP
Client SatisfactionVinson & Elkins RLLP‘s contentious construction practice boasts a deep bench of multidisciplinary lawyers regularly instructed on��major cross-border ICC arbitrations, including several for the Panama Canal Authority. The team also acts on a number of EPC contract, commercial court, and bond payment-related disputes. With accredited expertise in international mega project disputes and litigation, Roberta Downey leads the team, while Nick Henchie handles the full range of project termination disputes. Other key team members include Angus Rankin who is vastly experienced and Scott Stiegler, who leads on residential and commercial property disputes. Jarrod Gutsa is active across the energy, oil and gas, as well as renewables sectors.
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Key clients
- Panama Canal Authority
- Fluor
- EuroChem
- Hitachi Energy
Work highlights
- Advising the Panama Canal Authority on a series of arbitrations arising out of complex and technical construction disputes with Grupo Unidos por el Canal.
- Advised Fluor Limited on an EPC contract it entered into with Shell UK Ltd for the design, procurement, and construction of an FPSO as part of the redevelopment of the Penguins field in the UK North Sea.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Jarrod Gutsa
Vinson & Elkins RLLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Nick Henchie
Vinson & Elkins RLLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Angus Rankin
Vinson & Elkins RLLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Roberta Downey