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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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Environment - Texas

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What the Team is Known For

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 Tallgrass in obtaining multiple Class VI Safe Drinking Water Act Underground Injection Control permits including the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality's never before issued Class VI permit for Tallgrass's Juniper CO2 sequestration well.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Groten
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Eric Groten
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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 preeminent.

Matthew Dobbins
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Matthew Dobbins
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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. In addition, he readily advises on project permitting, compliance and enforcement matters.

Matthew Dobbins is an incredible lawyer. He commands a tremendous amount of respect.

Matthew is outstanding,

He is excellent. He is a clear communicator, with an unmatched expertise. He is very good at delivering favourable outcome for his clients.

Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and he's on the cutting edge of every development of the law.

George O Wilkinson Jr
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George O Wilkinson Jr
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George Wilkinson is recognized for his handling of issues involving natural resources damages, the CWA and the CAA.
Brandon Tuck
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Brandon Tuck
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Brandon Tuck is a rising star in environmental law. He frequently advises on energy infrastructure and development projects.

Brandon has a wonderful depth of knowledge in environmental law and gives actionable advice.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Environment

Eric Groten
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Eric Groten
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George O Wilkinson Jr
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George O Wilkinson Jr
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Brandon Tuck
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Brandon Tuck
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Matthew Dobbins
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Matthew Dobbins
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Environment: Mainly Transactional

Matthew Dobbins
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Matthew Dobbins
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