Vinson & Elkins advised Riverstone Holdings LLC in its investment in Sierra Oil & Gas S. de R.L. de C.V. of up to $225 million. Sierra is Mexico’s first independent exploration and production company and is headquartered in Mexico City.

The V&E team was led by associate Brian Rosenblatt and partner Boyd Carano with assistance from associates Julia Tong, Eliot Cotton, Grant Munyon and Thomas Laughlin. Also advising were partners David Peck and Sean Becker and associates Jason McIntosh, Stephen Jacobson and Allyson Seger.