Environment
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Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
Vinson & Elkins’ Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) group has established a strong reputation for securing and then defending key permits for development projects, including contested air, water and wetlands permits for pipelines, power plants and other industrial establishments, water supply and wastewater discharge permits, and critically important approvals for multi-state projects involving National Environment Policy Act (NEPA) reviews, contaminated sites and federal lands, including pipelines and power transmission lines, and natural resource matters including endangered species. Because our lawyers are quite knowledgeable about our clients’ businesses and their industries, the group has a top reputation in providing advice on structuring transactions to minimize or reduce environmental risks.
The firm’s ENR lawyers have a demonstrated track record of success in assisting clients with complex matters that involve multiple stakeholders including federal and state governments, Congressional committees, investigative boards, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private parties. Our ability to guide clients in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy focused around achieving their business objectives, minimizing and mitigating risks, and developing and implementing a public relations strategy for these types of complex matters is a hallmark of the firm’s ENR practice.
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Vinson & Elkins LLP has a long-established practice that fields high-level expertise across the full spectrum of environmental law. The firm is frequently engaged in high-profile redevelopment projects, emergency response work and environmental transactional due diligence. Vinson & Elkins also acts on regulatory concerns arising from transactions and permitting issues for significant energy infrastructure and pipeline projects. The team regularly represents oil and gas corporations and financial services institutions.
Work Highlights
- Vinson & Elkins LLP represented M6 Midstream regarding environmental permitting issues relating to M6's planned natural gas gathering and carbon capture project.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Vinson & Elkins is a go-to firm for environmental compliance counseling."
"They always have a knowledgeable team member who they are able to loop into the process to advise us."
"Vinson continues to be excellent, with quality people."
"They have a strong team, from the most senior partner to the most junior associate."
"Vinson & Elkins is a go-to firm for environmental compliance counseling."
"They always have a knowledgeable team member who they are able to loop into the process to advise us."
"Vinson continues to be excellent, with quality people."
"They have a strong team, from the most senior partner to the most junior associate."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Groten's practice covers all areas of Clean Air Act including enforcement defense, permitting and compliance. He has additional expertise in Texas air quality laws.
"Eric is a seasoned and excellent environmental attorney,"
"A very experienced and accomplished environmental attorney, he is one of the go-to attorneys in this area."
"A very fine environmental lawyer."
George Wilkinson is recognized for his handling of issues involving natural resources damages, the CWA and the CAA.
"George Wilkinson is fantastic. He's thoughtful and responsive with deep knowledge."
"An excellent and experienced environmental litigator."
Matthew Dobbins is noted for his busy environment practice. He is highly regarded for his expertise guiding clients through the environmental elements of large corporate transactions.
"Matt is a rock star and has been able to provide exemplary advice on a number of complex situations."
"He is a very smart environmental attorney, responsive, and delivers sound and sophisticated advice."
"Matt is our go-to environmental attorney. He is practical, timely and gives solid counsel and advice."
Brandon Tuck is a rising star in environmental law. He frequently advises on energy infrastructure and development projects.
"We were consistently impressed with his subject-matter knowledge and the strong interest he took in our matter."
"An expert in environmental law, he has been responsive and pragmatic in terms of the advice he has provided."
Ranked Lawyers at
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