Vinson & Elkins advised Morita Ranches Minerals, LLC, a subsidiary of Morita Ranches Holdings, in an agreement for Viper Energy Partners, LLC to acquire its mineral interests in oil, gas, and hydrocarbons. The legal team included partners Bryan Loocke and Mike Marek, along with senior associate Ted Belden, and received support from associate Rivers Stephens. Key contributors also encompassed partner Megan James and associate Sarah Coe, as well as partner Jackson O’Maley and associate Walt Baker. The acquisition is backed by EnCap Investments L.P., highlighting a significant transaction in the energy sector.