Marine Money Selects Two Vinson & Elkins Matters as 2023 Deals of the Year

Marine Money highlighted two Vinson & Elkins matters as the most notable transactions in 2023. In the “M&A Deal of the Year” category, the publication recognized the firm’s role in advising Crowley Maritime Corporation and Crowley Wind Services Holdings, LLC in a joint venture with Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Partners (MSIP) focused on advancing offshore wind energy solutions in the United States.

The Vinson & Elkins corporate team was led by partners Matt Falcone, John Michael and senior associate Jordan Fossee. Also advising were partner Todd Way and associate Adam Bateman; counsel Rajesh Patel with assistance from senior associate Alexa Chally; partner Matt Dobbins and associate Kelly Rondinelli; senior associate Tyler Hokanson; counsel Elizabeth McIntyre; and partner Nettie Downs.

Marine Money also credited Vinson & Elkins with working on the “Offshore West – Acquisition Financing” deal of the year in 2023. The accolade recognized the firm’s advisory role to Tidewater Inc. on its definitive agreement to acquire 37 platform supply vessels from Solstad Offshore ASA for $577 million.

The Vinson & Elkins team was led by partner Steve Gill, Mike Telle and David Stone, with assistance from counsel Jing Tong and associates Chandler Jones and Cole Leveque. Other key team members include partner Brett Santoli and senior associate Maya Bobbitt; partner John Michael; and counsel Steven Zundell.