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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 (2025‑2010)

Chambers USA

  • Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2024‑2010)

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 (2024‑2011)

Who’s Who Legal

  • Environment (2021‑2014)

Deals & Cases

May 07, 2025

Costamare’s Spin‑Off of Costamare Bulkers

On May 7, 2025, Costamare Inc. (“Costamare”) announced that it has completed the spin‑off of its dry bulk business into a standalone public company, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (“Costamare Bulkers”). Each holder of Costamare common shares received one common share of Costamare Bulkers for every five Costamare common shares held as of the close of business on April 29, 2025. Cravath represented Costamare in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

May 07, 2025

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s $2.725 Billion of Credit Facilities

Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with $2.725 billion of credit facilities made available to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. The facilities consisted of a $2 billion revolving credit facility and a $725 million delayed draw term loan facility. The transaction closed on April 23, 2025.

Deals & Cases

April 07, 2025

IBM’s Acquisition of Hakkoda

On April 7, 2025, IBM announced it has acquired Hakkoda Inc., a leading global data and AI consultancy. Hakkoda will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specialized data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI‑powered business operations. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 17, 2025

PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 05, 2025

Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich

On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.

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 (2025‑2010)

Chambers USA

  • Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York (2024‑2010)

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 (2024‑2011)

Who’s Who Legal

  • Environment (2021‑2014)

Deals & Cases

May 07, 2025

Costamare’s Spin‑Off of Costamare Bulkers

On May 7, 2025, Costamare Inc. (“Costamare”) announced that it has completed the spin‑off of its dry bulk business into a standalone public company, Costamare Bulkers Holdings Limited (“Costamare Bulkers”). Each holder of Costamare common shares received one common share of Costamare Bulkers for every five Costamare common shares held as of the close of business on April 29, 2025. Cravath represented Costamare in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

May 07, 2025

Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation’s $2.725 Billion of Credit Facilities

Cravath represented the administrative agent, joint lead arranger and joint bookrunner in connection with $2.725 billion of credit facilities made available to Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation and certain of its subsidiaries. Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. The facilities consisted of a $2 billion revolving credit facility and a $725 million delayed draw term loan facility. The transaction closed on April 23, 2025.

Deals & Cases

April 07, 2025

IBM’s Acquisition of Hakkoda

On April 7, 2025, IBM announced it has acquired Hakkoda Inc., a leading global data and AI consultancy. Hakkoda will expand IBM Consulting's data transformation services portfolio, adding specialized data platform expertise to help clients get their data ready to fuel AI‑powered business operations. Cravath is representing IBM in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 17, 2025

PepsiCo’s $1.95 Billion Acquisition of poppi

On March 17, 2025, PepsiCo, Inc. (“PepsiCo”) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire poppi, a prebiotic soda brand, for $1.95 billion, including $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase price of $1.65 billion. The transaction also includes an additional potential earnout consideration subject to the achievement of certain performance milestones within a specified period after closing of the transaction. Cravath is representing PepsiCo in connection with the transaction.

Deals & Cases

March 05, 2025

Pacific General’s Strategic Partnership with Lenwich

On March 4, 2025, Pacific General, a New York‑based private investment firm, announced that it has acquired a majority stake in Lenwich, a premium sandwich brand that has been a staple in New York City since 1989. Lenwich’s founder will retain a significant equity interest in the company and continue to lead Lenwich as CEO. The partnership between Pacific General and Lenwich aims to accelerate Lenwich’s expansion beyond its home market in New York City, extending across the East Coast and the broader United States. Cravath is representing Pacific General in connection with the transaction.

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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