Stephen Gill, a 23-year veteran at Vinson & Elkins, is departing for Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom, according to a report by Bloomberg Law.
Neither firm would confirm the move when contacted by The Texas Lawbook, but Gill’s profile is no longer available on V&E’s website.
The move is a big one. Gill has been co-head of V&E’s corporate practice group and has been involved in some of the firm’s largest transactions in recent years.
In June 2024, he advised Waste Management Inc. on its $7.2 billion expansion into medical waste management with the acquisition of Stericycle Inc.
In February 2024, along with V&E Houston partner David Oelman, Gill advised Chord Energy Corp. on its acquisition of Canada’s Enerplus for $4.2 billion in stock and cash.
In July 2023, Gill and Doug McWilliams advised Dallas-based Denbury Inc. in its $4.6 billion acquisition by ExxonMobil.
In December 2023, he advised CrownRock L.P. along with Robert Kimbell on its $12 billion acquisition by Occidental.
He advised on the $7.1 billion August 2023 acquisition of Crestwood Equity Partners alongside partner Sarah Morgan.
Gill joined V&E in September 2001, shortly after his graduation from Tulane Law School.