Vinson & Elkins LLP

Vinson & Elkins LLP is renowned for securing and defending permits for major development projects, including complex air- and water-related permits. The team excels in guiding clients through state and federal environmental reviews, such as NEPA and the Endangered Species Act, while minimizing environmental risks in matters involving multiple stakeholders. Matthew Dobbins , based in Houston, advises on low-carbon projects like CCS, renewable fuels, and pipeline safety, providing environmental liability guidance across sectors such as oil and gas, renewable energy, and mining. In Washington DC, Corinne Snow uses her DOJ experience to counsel on regulatory risks, environmental disclosures, and complex legal issues in energy and mining projects, particularly around emerging contaminants.