Vinson & Elkins LLP’s litigation team brings deep industry knowledge, including former petroleum engineers, to complex energy disputes nationwide. The firm represents clients in energy contract disputes, royalty litigation, class actions, and issues related to shale and hydraulic fracturing, handling matters in state and federal courts and before regulatory bodies. The practice is co-led by Houston-based Jim Thompson, a trial attorney with over 35 years of experience, whose background as a petroleum engineer provides firsthand insight into oil and gas litigation. Dallas-based Matthew Stammel focuses on complex commercial disputes, frequently representing oil and gas companies and private equity firms. Houston-based Nicholas Shum specializes in upstream, midstream, and oilfield services contract disputes. Jeremy Marwell, based in D.C., is an appellate litigator with expertise in constitutional and environmental law. Houston-based Stephanie Noble is a skilled trial lawyer who represents clients in energy, contract, and shareholder disputes.
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  • ‘Vinson & Elkins is a top firm. Vinson & Elkins is energy and litigation in Texas all the way through and deeply understands the subject and its clients.’

  • ‘Jim Thompson and Nicholas Shum are top-notch in terms of content and accessibility.'

  • ‘This is a highly talented team that is thorough and works cohesively together.’

  • ‘The individuals are pleasant, approachable, have a good turnaround, and are highly professional.’

Kernmandanten

  • Antero Resources Corporation
  • Anadarko
  • Vitol Inc.
  • Apache Corporation
  • Enbridge
  • Aera Energy
  • QatarEnergy
  • Santos
  • Sabinal Energy
  • Occidental Petroleum

Anwält*innen

Hall of fame

Die Anwält*innen an der Spitze ihres Berufsstands, die aufgrund ihres langjährigen Engagements in marktführender Arbeit von Wettbewerbern und Mandanten gleichermaßen geschätzt und anerkannt werden.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Praxisleitung

Jim Thompson; Matthew Stammel

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Jeremy Marwell; Nicholas Shum; Stephanie Noble