John Michael is the Head of the Maritime & Offshore practice at the international law firm of Vinson & Elkins LLP. He represents clients in a wide variety of corporate, finance, and commercial matters relating to shipping and offshore drilling and oilfield services. His experience includes maritime and energy transactions across the Americas, Asia, Europe, Australia, and Africa. John Michael's client work is regularly recognized by leading legal and maritime industry publications, and he is ranked nationally by Chambers USA as a Band 1 lawyer in Offshore Energy.