Vinson & Elkins LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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Environment - Texas

Band 2

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.

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Work Highlights

Vinson & Elkins represented M6 Midstream in connection with environmental permitting issues related to its new natural gas gathering and carbon capture project located in the Gulf Coast Region.

Strengths

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The Vinson & Elkins team is highly responsive and commercial.

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The Vinson & Elkins team is highly responsive and commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric Groten

Band 1

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 Groten is at the very top of the Bar on the Clean Air Act.

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George O Wilkinson Jr

Band 2

George Wilkinson is recognized for his handling of issues involving natural resources damages, the CWA and the CAA.

George provides thorough and forward-looking advice.

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Matthew Dobbins

Band 2

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 gives really practical advice. He clearly knows the area very well and he knows how the US government looks at it.

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