Matthew Dobbins
Vinson & Elkins LLP
Matthew has a national practice covering environmental and regulatory matters and has been recognized for his expertise in the areas of environmental litigation, regulation and transactional matters by both Chambers and the Legal 500, as well also being recognized by the Texas Lawyer in 2022 as an attorney “On the Rise”. Matthew’s practice focuses on complex environmental regulatory counseling, navigating the energy transition (including management of ESG risks and opportunities) and pipeline safety issues at both the state and federal level. He routinely counsels private equity, financial institutions, and public and private company clients on environmental liabilities across an array of industries, including all segments of the oil and gas sector, renewable power and fuels, waste recycling and disposal, and the mining, chemicals, and paper industries. He also experience advising clients on low carbon ventures, including CCS, hydrogen and renewable fuels, as well as general ESG expertise related to net-zero goal setting, responding to shareholder proposals on climate and environmental issues, and helping companies to build out their ESG strategy.