LONDON (Nov. 6, 2006) — LAWFUEL – Law News, Law Jobs Network – Vinson & Elkins advised Endeavour International Corporation, the North Sea-focused energy company, on its successful acquisition of Talisman Expro Limited, a subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc.. The deal completed on 1 November for a purchase price in excess of $400 million. As a result of the transaction, Endeavour bought interests in eight oil and gas fields in the Central North Sea section of the UK Continental Shelf.
The V&E team in London was led by partner Alex Msimang and assisted by Claire Roberts and Anna Chard.
“This transaction is a perfect example of the ongoing surge in energy M&A activity and, in particular, it proves there is significant life left in the North Sea as a target area for our clients and therefore for us,” said Mr. Msimang.
Talisman was advised by a team from CMS Cameron Mckenna, including partners Stephen Miller and Andrew Sheach.
For more information contact Alex Msimang on +44 20 7065 6022 or via e-mail at amsimang@velaw.com or Darrin Schlegel on 713.758.2052 or via email at dschlegel@velaw.com.
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