Situated within the firm’s wider international construction practice, the multidisciplinary team at Vinson & Elkins RLLP is led by accredited specialist Roberta Downey. With experience in high-value engineering, procurement, and EPC contracts, Andrew Nealon assists with drafting and negotiating supply agreements for international renewable energy projects. Key team members include Alistair Wishart, who advises Middle Eastern clients on EPC contracts. Louise Fischel-Bock left the team in May 2024.

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Key clients

  • OCI Clean Ammonia LLC
  • EuroChem
  • SOCAR Polymer
  • SOCAR Turkey Enerji
  • STAR Rafineri
  • Uzbekistan GTL LLC

Work highlights

  • Advised 8 Rivers Capital LLC on the development of the Cormorant Clean Energy Project, an ultra-low-carbon ammonia production facility in Port Arthur, Texas.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Roberta Downey, Andrew Nealon

Other key lawyers

Alistair Wishart