With considerable growth in recent years, Vinson & Elkins LLP is highlighted by clients for offering ‘years of experience and great teamwork’, and is well placed to handle a varied caseload for clients from industries such as technology, automotive, airline, financial services and transportation. Hill Wellford and Houston-based Jason Powers jointly head the group, with Wellford acting in many of the firm’s international mandates, and Powers offering a specialism in energy-related matters. Craig Seebald co-leads the firm’s litigation and regulatory practice, with his capabilities encompassing multijurisdictional cartel investigations and follow-on litigation. Darren Tucker specializes in investigations in the technology, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. In San Francisco, Michael Scarborough and Dylan Ballard are experienced trial lawyers, who frequently represent domestic and international clients in proceedings involving federal and state enforcement agencies. Unless stated otherwise, mentioned lawyers are based in Washington DC.
Testimonials
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‘Years of experience and great teamwork with speed.’
'Plainly put, regulatory proceedings are scary, even if not a target. The team's strength lies in their ability to place the matter in perspective and provide the client an organized and systematic approach, all grounded in their extensive knowledge of the subject and the trajectory of these proceedings.
'They're a personable team from different backgrounds, so they provide plenty of varied and essential insight. Each one is very professional, thorough and responsive, and provides excellent deliverables.'
- 'We are engaged in potentially company-altering litigation and the team provides great expertise, efficient updates, a desire to learn the industry in general and our company practices specifically and is open to feedback. Put another way, they balance their specific legal expertise with a humbleness of approach that permits them to care and learn about the specific business points which is crucial for application of their expertise.'
- 'Craig Seebald is excellent at placing the case in the context of prior history. He is very accessible and responsive, and I really enjoy working with him.'
Key clients
- Google LLC
- Wanhua Chemical (America) Co., Ltd
- Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.
- H-E-B, LP
- AirTran Airways
- Southwest Airlines
- Mastercard International
- Samsung Electronics
- Repsol Trading USA
- Tug Hill, Inc.
- AK Steel Corporation
- Global Partners LP
- Maxell Corporation of America
- Lukoil Pan Americas LLC
- United States Steel Corporation
- Huntsman International
- Magellan Crude Oil Pipeline Company, LP
- Lantower Luxury Living
- Oregon Dental Service
- GID Investment Advisers, LLC/Windsor Property Management Company
- Weichert, Realtors
- Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation
- Bridge Property Management, L.C.
- Delta Dental of Missouri
- Oregon Dental Service
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Hill Wellford, Jason Powers