Vinson & Elkins assisted Quantum Energy Partners in negotiating a $1 billion investment in an oil and natural gas acquisitions and development entity that will be managed by Linn Energy of Houston.

Linn Energy turned to Latham & Watkins for the transaction.

On March 24, Linn Energy and LinnCo announced the signing of a nonbinding letter of intent with Quantum, a private capital investor in Houston that was a founding investor in Linn, to fund an entity called AcqCo. Quantum has agreed to initially fund up to $1 billion in equity capital, and Linn will have an opportunity to participate in all of the acquisitions with a direct working interest ranging from 15 to 50 percent. Linn will manage AcqCo assets in return for reimbursement of general and administrative expenses.