Creighton Smith

Partner, M&A and Private Equity, Vinson & Elkins LLP

Smith’s practice focuses on private equity investments, joint ventures, and mergers and acquisitions. He has extensive experience in advising public and private companies, private equity funds and their portfolio companies on mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, strategic investments, and joint venture transactions. He has represented clients in a variety of industries, including oilfield services, exploration and production, midstream, alternative energy, power generation, shipping, and chemicals.