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Matthew Morreale is Head of the Environmental Practice. He advises Cravath’s clients on environmental matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, financings and other business transactions, as well as on environmental‑related proceedings and investigations. Mr. Morreale also regularly counsels companies and their boards of directors on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns, including with respect to shareholder engagement and proposals, disclosure and proxy requirements, sustainability reporting, acquisition and investment diligence and integration matters. Clients describe Mr. Morreale as “an excellent lawyer who understands the complex regulatory impacts on companies, including emerging climate change issues.”

Mr. Morreale has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; oil and gas (exploration and production, transport, refining and services); chemical refining; shipping; power generation; cement and aggregates production; automobile assembly; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; electronics; telecommunications; food services; publishing; and retail chains. Mr. Morreale also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental and toxic tort litigation; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.

Mr. Morreale regularly lectures and writes on environmental topics, such as disclosure obligations under SEC requirements, including those relating to climate change and other ESG matters. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Columbia Law School since 2008, as well as Cardozo School of Law from 2003 to 2013, and has taught courses on environmental concerns in business transactions and on the law of climate change. In addition, Mr. Morreale is a member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee at Columbia Law School and serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (since 1997) and Environmental Advocates of New York (since 2014).

Mr. Morreale has been repeatedly cited as one of the country’s leading environmental practitioners by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Legal: Environment and Lawdragon.

Mr. Morreale was born in Garden City, New York. He received a B.A.S. (focus in mechanical and systems engineering) and a B.A. in 1990 and an M.S. in Geology in 1994, all from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1997, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Senior Editor for Articles and Notes of the Journal of Environmental Law.

Mr. Morreale joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2011. Prior to joining Cravath, he practiced environmental law, including regulatory and litigation matters, at a law firm in New York.

Mr. Morreale has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; oil and gas (exploration and production, transport, refining and services); chemical refining; shipping; power generation; cement and aggregates production; automobile assembly; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; electronics; telecommunications; food services; publishing; and retail chains. Mr. Morreale also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental and toxic tort litigation; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.

Mr. Morreale regularly lectures and writes on environmental topics, such as disclosure obligations under SEC requirements, including those relating to climate change and other ESG matters. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Columbia Law School since 2008, as well as Cardozo School of Law from 2003 to 2013, and has taught courses on environmental concerns in business transactions and on the law of climate change. In addition, Mr. Morreale is a member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee at Columbia Law School and serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (since 1997) and Environmental Advocates of New York (since 2014).

Mr. Morreale has been repeatedly cited as one of the country’s leading environmental practitioners by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Legal: Environment and Lawdragon.

Mr. Morreale was born in Garden City, New York. He received a B.A.S. (focus in mechanical and systems engineering) and a B.A. in 1990 and an M.S. in Geology in 1994, all from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1997, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Senior Editor for Articles and Notes of the Journal of Environmental Law.

Mr. Morreale joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2011. Prior to joining Cravath, he practiced environmental law, including regulatory and litigation matters, at a law firm in New York.

Education

  • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
    Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
  • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

Admitted In

  • New York

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

New York City Bar Association

  • Member of the Environmental Law Committee

Organizations

Columbia Law School

  • Adjunct Faculty Member
  • Member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee

Cardozo School of Law

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

Columbia Journal of Environmental Law

  • Board of Directors

Environmental Advocates of New York

  • Board of Directors

Rankings

Best Lawyers in America

  • Environmental Law (2026‑2010)

Chambers USA

  • Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2025‑2010)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Environmental and Energy Lawyers (2021)
  • Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law (2025, 2024, 2023)

The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

  • Environment: Transactional

The Legal 500 US

  • Environment: Transactional (2025‑2011)

Who’s Who Legal

  • Environment (2021‑2014)

Deals & Cases

August 29, 2025

PepsiCo’s Strategic Partnership with Celsius Holdings

On August 29, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) and Celsius Holdings, Inc. (“Celsius Holdings”) announced an agreement to strengthen their long-term strategic partnership. As part of the agreement, (i) Celsius Holdings’ Alani Nu brand will move to the PepsiCo distribution system in the U.S. and Canada, (ii) PepsiCo has acquired $585 million in newly issued convertible 5% preferred stock while extending its existing preferred stock to the same conversion period and (iii) Celsius Holdings has acquired the Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo. PepsiCo will continue to own the Rockstar brand internationally. Celsius Holdings will become the strategic energy lead in the U.S. managing the Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands, while PepsiCo will lead distribution for the Celsius Holdings portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 25, 2025

MPLX LP’s $4.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering 

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $4.5 billion registered senior notes offering of MPLX LP, a master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation. MPLX LP owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream assets related to the transportation and storage of crude oil, refined products and other hydrocarbon-based products. The transaction closed on August 11, 2025.

Deals & Cases

August 18, 2025

Community Health Systems, Inc.’s $1.79 Billion High‑Yield Senior Secured Notes Offering and Concurrent $1.47 Billion Cash Tender Offer

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $1.79 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., together with its parent company, Community Health Systems, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. Cravath also represented the dealer manager in connection with the concurrent $1.47 billion cash tender offer. The transactions closed on August 12, 2025.

Deals & Cases

August 07, 2025

Paramount Global Completes Merger with Skydance

On August 7, 2025, Paramount Global and Skydance Media (“Skydance”) announced the completion of their merger, creating a standalone global media and entertainment company, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”). Paramount Class B shares will begin trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under “PSKY.” Cravath represented the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 04, 2025

Martin Marietta’s Exchange of Assets with Quikrete and Acquisition of Premier

On August 4, 2025, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (“Martin Marietta”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (“Quikrete”) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as $450 million of cash. In exchange, Quikrete will receive Martin Marietta’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and North Texas ready‑mixed concrete assets.

Publications

March 07, 2025

Three Key SEC Developments Affecting ESG: Acting Chairman Uyeda’s Climate Rule Statement, SLB 14M and Schedule 13D/G CDIs

On March 6, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Three Key SEC Developments Affecting ESG: Acting Chairman Uyeda’s Climate Rule Statement, SLB 14M and Schedule 13D/G CDIs.” The memo examines these recent actions under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new leadership and their potential impact in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space.

Publications

November 15, 2024

Transatlantic Law Journal Publishes Article by Cravath Partners on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules and Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies

In September 2024, the Transatlantic Law Journal, which is published by the German-American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV), published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “The SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules: Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s adopted final rules requiring climate related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and applicability to foreign private issuers and certain other issuers. The article was based on a memo prepared by Cravath for clients in March 2024.

Publications

April 09, 2024

HLS Forum on Corporate Governance Publishes Article by John White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael Arnold and Kimberley Drexler on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On April 5, 2024, the Harvard Law School (HLS) Forum on Corporate Governance published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate‑related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and the timeline for compliance. The article was originally prepared by Cravath as part of a longer memo for clients in March 2024.

Publications

March 18, 2024

A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On March 18, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The memo examines in depth the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate‑related disclosures for public companies. The memo outlines key takeaways of the final rules; the timeline for compliance; the background of the SEC’s focus on disclosure regarding climate change; the concept of materiality as used in the rules; the rules’ applicability to FPIs and other issuers; ongoing litigation challenging the validity of the rules; and next steps for public companies and their advisors to plan for compliance.

Publications

March 08, 2024

SEC Adopts Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On March 8, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Adopts Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate-related disclosures for public companies. It provides a high-level summary of the key requirements of the final rules relevant to public companies and their advisors. 

Matthew Morreale is Head of the Environmental Practice. He advises Cravath’s clients on environmental matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, financings and other business transactions, as well as on environmental‑related proceedings and investigations. Mr. Morreale also regularly counsels companies and their boards of directors on matters relating to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) concerns, including with respect to shareholder engagement and proposals, disclosure and proxy requirements, sustainability reporting, acquisition and investment diligence and integration matters. Clients describe Mr. Morreale as “an excellent lawyer who understands the complex regulatory impacts on companies, including emerging climate change issues.”

Mr. Morreale has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; oil and gas (exploration and production, transport, refining and services); chemical refining; shipping; power generation; cement and aggregates production; automobile assembly; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; electronics; telecommunications; food services; publishing; and retail chains. Mr. Morreale also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental and toxic tort litigation; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.

Mr. Morreale regularly lectures and writes on environmental topics, such as disclosure obligations under SEC requirements, including those relating to climate change and other ESG matters. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Columbia Law School since 2008, as well as Cardozo School of Law from 2003 to 2013, and has taught courses on environmental concerns in business transactions and on the law of climate change. In addition, Mr. Morreale is a member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee at Columbia Law School and serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (since 1997) and Environmental Advocates of New York (since 2014).

Mr. Morreale has been repeatedly cited as one of the country’s leading environmental practitioners by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Legal: Environment and Lawdragon.

Mr. Morreale was born in Garden City, New York. He received a B.A.S. (focus in mechanical and systems engineering) and a B.A. in 1990 and an M.S. in Geology in 1994, all from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1997, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Senior Editor for Articles and Notes of the Journal of Environmental Law.

Mr. Morreale joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2011. Prior to joining Cravath, he practiced environmental law, including regulatory and litigation matters, at a law firm in New York.

Mr. Morreale has worked on hundreds of transactions across all industries in the U.S. and internationally, including deals in heavy manufacturing; oil and gas (exploration and production, transport, refining and services); chemical refining; shipping; power generation; cement and aggregates production; automobile assembly; pulp and paper; iron and steel; mining; electronics; telecommunications; food services; publishing; and retail chains. Mr. Morreale also provides counseling on environmental compliance matters; environmental and toxic tort litigation; environmental indemnification disputes; and environmental aspects of periodic reporting obligations under securities laws.

Mr. Morreale regularly lectures and writes on environmental topics, such as disclosure obligations under SEC requirements, including those relating to climate change and other ESG matters. He has been a member of the adjunct faculty of Columbia Law School since 2008, as well as Cardozo School of Law from 2003 to 2013, and has taught courses on environmental concerns in business transactions and on the law of climate change. In addition, Mr. Morreale is a member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee at Columbia Law School and serves on the Board of Directors of the Columbia Journal of Environmental Law (since 1997) and Environmental Advocates of New York (since 2014).

Mr. Morreale has been repeatedly cited as one of the country’s leading environmental practitioners by, among others, Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, The Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who Legal: Environment and Lawdragon.

Mr. Morreale was born in Garden City, New York. He received a B.A.S. (focus in mechanical and systems engineering) and a B.A. in 1990 and an M.S. in Geology in 1994, all from the University of Pennsylvania, and a J.D. from Columbia Law School in 1997, where he was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and a Senior Editor for Articles and Notes of the Journal of Environmental Law.

Mr. Morreale joined Cravath in 1998 and was elected a partner in 2011. Prior to joining Cravath, he practiced environmental law, including regulatory and litigation matters, at a law firm in New York.

Education

  • J.D., 1997, Columbia Law School
    Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
  • M.S., 1994, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A., 1990, University of Pennsylvania
  • B.A.S., 1990, University of Pennsylvania

Admitted In

  • New York

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

New York City Bar Association

  • Member of the Environmental Law Committee

Organizations

Columbia Law School

  • Adjunct Faculty Member
  • Member of the Environmental Law Advisory Committee

Cardozo School of Law

  • Adjunct Faculty Member

Columbia Journal of Environmental Law

  • Board of Directors

Environmental Advocates of New York

  • Board of Directors

Rankings

Best Lawyers in America

  • Environmental Law (2026‑2010)

Chambers USA

  • Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2025‑2010)

Lawdragon

  • 500 Leading Environmental and Energy Lawyers (2021)
  • Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law (2025, 2024, 2023)

The Legal 500 Hall of Fame

  • Environment: Transactional

The Legal 500 US

  • Environment: Transactional (2025‑2011)

Who’s Who Legal

  • Environment (2021‑2014)

Deals & Cases

August 29, 2025

PepsiCo’s Strategic Partnership with Celsius Holdings

On August 29, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) and Celsius Holdings, Inc. (“Celsius Holdings”) announced an agreement to strengthen their long-term strategic partnership. As part of the agreement, (i) Celsius Holdings’ Alani Nu brand will move to the PepsiCo distribution system in the U.S. and Canada, (ii) PepsiCo has acquired $585 million in newly issued convertible 5% preferred stock while extending its existing preferred stock to the same conversion period and (iii) Celsius Holdings has acquired the Rockstar Energy brand in the U.S. and Canada from PepsiCo. PepsiCo will continue to own the Rockstar brand internationally. Celsius Holdings will become the strategic energy lead in the U.S. managing the Celsius, Alani Nu and Rockstar Energy brands, while PepsiCo will lead distribution for the Celsius Holdings portfolio in the U.S. and Canada. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 25, 2025

MPLX LP’s $4.5 Billion Registered Senior Notes Offering 

Cravath represented the underwriters in connection with the $4.5 billion registered senior notes offering of MPLX LP, a master limited partnership formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation. MPLX LP owns, operates, develops and acquires pipelines and other midstream assets related to the transportation and storage of crude oil, refined products and other hydrocarbon-based products. The transaction closed on August 11, 2025.

Deals & Cases

August 18, 2025

Community Health Systems, Inc.’s $1.79 Billion High‑Yield Senior Secured Notes Offering and Concurrent $1.47 Billion Cash Tender Offer

Cravath represented the initial purchasers in connection with the $1.79 billion 144A/Reg. S high‑yield senior secured notes offering of CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc. CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., together with its parent company, Community Health Systems, Inc., is one of the nation’s largest healthcare companies. Cravath also represented the dealer manager in connection with the concurrent $1.47 billion cash tender offer. The transactions closed on August 12, 2025.

Deals & Cases

August 07, 2025

Paramount Global Completes Merger with Skydance

On August 7, 2025, Paramount Global and Skydance Media (“Skydance”) announced the completion of their merger, creating a standalone global media and entertainment company, Paramount, a Skydance Corporation (“Paramount”). Paramount Class B shares will begin trading today on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under “PSKY.” Cravath represented the Paramount Special Committee in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

August 04, 2025

Martin Marietta’s Exchange of Assets with Quikrete and Acquisition of Premier

On August 4, 2025, Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (“Martin Marietta”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Quikrete Holdings, Inc. (“Quikrete”) for the exchange of certain assets. Under the terms of the agreement, Martin Marietta will receive aggregates operations producing approximately 20 million tons annually in Virginia, Missouri, Kansas and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as $450 million of cash. In exchange, Quikrete will receive Martin Marietta’s Midlothian cement plant, related cement terminals and North Texas ready‑mixed concrete assets.

Publications

March 07, 2025

Three Key SEC Developments Affecting ESG: Acting Chairman Uyeda’s Climate Rule Statement, SLB 14M and Schedule 13D/G CDIs

On March 6, 2025, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “Three Key SEC Developments Affecting ESG: Acting Chairman Uyeda’s Climate Rule Statement, SLB 14M and Schedule 13D/G CDIs.” The memo examines these recent actions under the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s new leadership and their potential impact in the environmental, social and governance (ESG) space.

Publications

November 15, 2024

Transatlantic Law Journal Publishes Article by Cravath Partners on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules and Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies

In September 2024, the Transatlantic Law Journal, which is published by the German-American Lawyers’ Association (DAJV), published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “The SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules: Considerations for Non-U.S. Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s adopted final rules requiring climate related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and applicability to foreign private issuers and certain other issuers. The article was based on a memo prepared by Cravath for clients in March 2024.

Publications

April 09, 2024

HLS Forum on Corporate Governance Publishes Article by John White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael Arnold and Kimberley Drexler on SEC’s Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On April 5, 2024, the Harvard Law School (HLS) Forum on Corporate Governance published an article written by Cravath partners John W. White, Matthew Morreale, Elad Roisman, Michael L. Arnold and Kimberley S. Drexler entitled “A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The article examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate‑related disclosures for public companies, outlining key takeaways of the final rules and the timeline for compliance. The article was originally prepared by Cravath as part of a longer memo for clients in March 2024.

Publications

March 18, 2024

A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On March 18, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “A Deeper Dive into the SEC’s Landmark Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The memo examines in depth the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate‑related disclosures for public companies. The memo outlines key takeaways of the final rules; the timeline for compliance; the background of the SEC’s focus on disclosure regarding climate change; the concept of materiality as used in the rules; the rules’ applicability to FPIs and other issuers; ongoing litigation challenging the validity of the rules; and next steps for public companies and their advisors to plan for compliance.

Publications

March 08, 2024

SEC Adopts Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies

On March 8, 2024, Cravath prepared a memo for its clients entitled “SEC Adopts Climate Disclosure Rules for Public Companies.” The memo examines the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s recently adopted final rules requiring climate-related disclosures for public companies. It provides a high-level summary of the key requirements of the final rules relevant to public companies and their advisors. 

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