Gibson Dunn Represented Houlihan Lokey, Financial Advisor to Vital Energy in Vital’s $3.1 Billion Merger with Crescent Energy

Firm News  |  August 25, 2025


Gibson Dunn served as counsel to Houlihan Lokey, which acted as financial advisor to Vital Energy, Inc. and delivered a fairness opinion to the board of directors in Vital’s merger with Crescent Energy Company. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Crescent will acquire Vital for approximately $3.1 billion.

Our team included partner Hillary Holmes and associates Ashley Whittington and Mariana Lozano.