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On April 2, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposed to add microplastics as a priority contaminant group to …
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Vinson & Elkins offers a multi-disciplinary team that represents a mix of chemical manufacturers, suppliers, and investors on the unique technical and commercial issues affecting the industry. V&E’s commitment to understanding the technology, manufacturing processes, and feedstock/offtake markets involved in the chemicals sector sets us apart from competitors.
V&E is well regarded for its depth of industry knowledge not only in its transactional corridors but also in a number of niche areas, including project development and finance, environmental and regulatory proceedings, civil and criminal investigations, complex litigation, antitrust, incident response, and intellectual property. Many of our lawyers have practical experience in labs as well advanced degrees in materials science. V&E also provides strategic advice on IP transactions as well as copyright, trade secrets, and patent litigation to safeguard our clients’ intellectual property
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Year in Review: Antitrust in the Energy & Chemicals Sectors
Jason Powers and Kara Kuritz discussed 2025 antitrust trends in the energy and chemicals industries and what lies ahead for companies in 2026.
January 20, 2026
January 20, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report
Vinson & Elkins’ 2025 Energy & Chemicals Antitrust Report details how antitrust enforcement under the second Trump administration has shifted …
January 13, 2026 •
January 13, 2026 • 1-minute read
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A Year in Review: Discussing Vinson & Elkins’ 2024 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report
Darren Tucker and Jason Powers discussed recent antitrust developments in the energy sector and what lies ahead for companies in 2025.
February 12, 2025
February 12, 2025 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule (the “Rule”) that substantially expands its Risk Management Program (“RMP”) regulations aimed at preventing chemical accidents.
May 3, 2024 • V&E Environmental Update
May 3, 2024 • 7-minute read
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2023 Energy and Chemicals Antitrust Review and 2024 Outlook
V&E lawyers discussed recent antitrust developments in these industries — including federal regulators’ merger and non-merger enforcement priorities and state & private litigation — and what lies ahead.
January 16, 2024
January 16, 2024 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
2023 Chemicals & Energy Antitrust Report
For companies in the energy and chemical sectors, the potential for antitrust scrutiny is an ever-present concern. The next round of enforcement inquiries is never further away than the next jump in commodity prices or the next consolidation wave. Especially under an enforcement-minded administration, companies should stay focused on timely transaction planning and routine compliance efforts to manage their antitrust-related risks.
January 11, 2024
January 11, 2024 • 1-minute read
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