SNR Denton, Vinson Advise on Total's $2.5 Billion Sale to Sinopec

Vinson & Elkins and SNR Denton have taken roles on the French energy giant's sale of a 20 percent stake in an offshore Nigerian oil field to China?s Sinopec for $2.5 billion. The transaction—the latest in a series of M&A deals by Chinese energy companies—is the first major deal for SNR Denton since the firm unveiled its plans to build the world's largest energy practice via a proposed three-way merger announced earlier this month.

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