Vinson & Elkins bolstered its Finance Practice Group with the addition of partner Trevor Wommack, whose his practice focuses on syndicated lending in the energy sector.

Wommack, who joined the firm from Bracewell, will be based in V&E’s Houston office.

“Trevor is widely recognized as a leading energy finance attorney and we are pleased to welcome him to the firm,” said V&E Chairman Mark Kelly. “His talent and experience will enhance V&E’s impressive finance practice.”

Wommack, who is ranked in Chambers USA, Texas, Banking & Finance, 2013-2015, handles a wide range of lender-side work in the energy space, with particular emphasis on upstream exploration and production reserve-based financings.

V&E’s Finance Practice Group consists of more than 50 attorneys. The group is active in a diverse array of financing transactions and is particularly strong in the energy sector.