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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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Chambers Review

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What the team is known for

Vinson & Elkins LLP offers a nationwide environmental group with a strong reputation for assisting oil and gas clients on project development through permitting, NEPA review and compliance advice. The firm is highly capable of managing air, water and wetlands permitting on multijurisdictional projects such as pipelines and transmission infrastructure. It also boasts transactional support expertise and experience in defending against enforcement actions. Vinson & Elkins is regularly engaged to provide counsel on catastrophic event preparation.

Notable practitioners

DC-based Ronald Tenpas is a key contact based in Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

Provided by Vinson & Elkins LLP
  • Vinson & Elkins LLP represented American Water Works Association and National Rural Water Association as intervenors in challenging an EPA rule on cybersecurity audits for public water systems.

Strengths

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"I have confidence in using Vinson & Elkins when I have something that's complex. It is the first phone call I make."

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"Vinson & Elkins' team brings a depth of skill, expertise and intellect that is hard to match. It has highly strategic and capable specialists."

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