The market-leading environmental practice at Arnold & Porter offers clients assistance across a gamut of regulatory and enforcement matters, spanning the Oil Pollution Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, as well as the Endangered Species Act. The deep bench fields the deeply experienced Brian Israel , whose practice is split between Washington DC and Los Angeles, and is sought after for his experience handling Natural Resource Damages claims. The DC office is home to Jonathan Martel, whose specialty lies within matters relating to the Clean Air Act, Ethan Shenkman, who adeptly handles a range of mandates including climate change policy and biofuels regulation and Emily Orler, who assists clients across the lifecycle of environmental review and permitting, as well as Stacey Halliday, who has notable expertise in dealing with social corporate responsibility, corporate governance and environmental justice matters. Over in the California office, Zachary Fayne aids clients with regulatory counseling, with a special focus on air quality compliance, while Sarah Grey, of the Colorado office, is noted for her work with clients from the fuels, energy, automotive and manufacturing spheres. Her wide practice encompasses high-value brownfield developments, contaminated sites work and environmental auditing policies.

Boutique firm Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. remains a dominant force within the environmental sector, offering domestic and multinational clients alike nationwide expertise across contamination, ESG, circular economy, plastic waste, sustainability and environmental justice issues. Leadership of the practice is shared between Washington DC-based Paul Hagen, who is known by clients for his work on global supply chain issues and product stewardship, and former EPA regional counsel Allyn Stern, who with deep industry experience, is well equipped to handle a wide range of environmental regulation, compliance and enforcement mandates from Seattle. In Washington DC, James Slaughter and John Cruden deal with environmental law and natural resources regulation and compliance. Austin-based Karen Hansen co-leads the firm’s water practice and is widely experienced handling Texas water law, including regulation, permitting and compliance issues.

The environmental group at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a key point of contact for clients within the energy, industrial, manufacturing and real estate sectors, seeking assistance with natural resources, air, water, chemicals and climate change mandates. The practice is co-chaired by the Washington DC-based duo Eric Murdock and Deidre Duncan. The former is best known for his knowledge of environmental risk management, while the latter specializes in water and natural resources compliance issues. Also practicing from Washington DC is Matthew Leopold, who handles water regulation, waste, chemicals and hazardous substances, Kerry McGrath, natural resources and environmental lawyer, who works with clients from across the mining and utilities sectors and Charles (Chuck) Knauss , who predominantly assists automotive, manufacturing and oil and gas clients with environmental and energy compliance, risk management and enforcement. Over in San Francisco, Shannon Broome co-leads the ESG and climate change practice, aiding clients in the renewables, oil and gas sectors with environmental regulation, counseling and risk assessment alongside Clare Ellis, whose in depth knowledge of climate change secures her a range of clients from within the transport and energy sectors.

The team at Baker Botts L.L.P., led by Houston’s Scott Janoe, offers clients coast-to-coast expertise, handling a spread of environmental challenges such as incident response, energy transition, contaminated sites, as well as air and water quality and supply. The Houston-based Scott Elliott works predominantly with chemical and energy clients, assisting with environmental health and safety issues and investigations. Over in Washington DC, Debra Jezouit is known by clients from across pharmaceutical and chemical industries for her experience dealing with Clean Air Act issues, whilst Alexandra Dunn, former member of the EPA’s Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention division, is well equipped to handle the gamut of risk management advice concerning contaminants and chemicals, particularly regarding PFOS. The team has also been bolstered by the recent acquisition of DC-based partner Shailesh Sahay from Foley Hoag LLP.

Bracewell LLP provides clients with a coast-to-coast regulatory practice that covers climate change, infrastructure development, particularly within the renewable energy sphere, ESG, hazardous waste, chemicals and contamination in addition to incident response. The group is co-led from Washington DC by Jason Hutt , who specializes in energy and environmental matters, and Jeffrey Holmstead , an experienced climate change lawyer, whose extensive experience in the Clean Air Act secures him a spread of work from the energy and industrial sectors. Over in Austin, Timothy Wilkins is a name to note for matters relating to the energy transition and ESG, while Brittany Pemberton, of the Washington DC office, attracts clients from the industrial and energy sectors for her experience handling regulatory compliance and enforcement mandates.

Hogan Lovells US LLP’s environment and natural resources practice is well established across several key sectors, including energy, aviation, telecommunications, transport and have wide experience advising on clean up, contamination, hazardous waste, emissions, real estate and public and Native American land issues. The group is co-chaired by Denver’s Scott Reisch , a key point of contact for clients seeking assistance with compliance and contamination issues, and Washington DC’s Adam Kushner , who is best known for his ability to resolve issues under the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation Recovery Act. Over in San Francisco, Tom Boer draws upon a strong background in the chemicals industry to assist clients, while Washington DC-based Hilary Tompkins predominantly aids with clean energy and ESG matters. Scot Anderson  and Ana Maria Gutiérrez have left the firm.

Fielding a team of experts backed by agency experience, King & Spalding LLP is well equipped to handle a spread of environmental matters, relating to materials compliance, renewables, emissions and toxic substances. The team is led by Granta Nakayama, based in Washington DC, whose wide practice spans the breadth of air, water, waste, toxic chemicals and pesticides enforcement and compliance work. Peter Hsiao, of the Los Angeles office heads the West Coast environmental health and safety practice, leveraging his experience in environment, climate change and natural resources legislation, while the Chicago-based Karl Heisler handles a spread of enforcement and incident response matters, which ranges from fires and explosions, right through to pipeline releases and the abandonment of hazardous waste. Ilana Saltzbart specializes in renewables and biofuels, while Cynthia Stroman is a name to note in energy and chemicals regulation. Both practitioners are based in Washington DC.

The environmental group at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP offers clients nationwide expertise on investigations, enforcement, compliance, natural resources permitting, infrastructure projects, hazardous waste, contaminated sites, as well as clean up. Los Angeles-based James Dragna, who is a key point of contact for clients in the manufacturing, energy and aerospace spheres seeking assistance with environmental crises co-leads the practice, alongside Princeton’s John McGahren, who is well versed at handling Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act compliance and claims. The Los Angeles office fields Rick Rothman and David Brown, both of whom adeptly handle mandates relating to air quality, energy, climate change and hazardous substances. Other key names to note are Ella Foley Gannon, of the San Francisco office, who deals with natural resource permitting and Doug Hasting in Washington DC, whose practice encompasses a spread of environmental and administrative law, particularly response, compensation and liability mandates relating to the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

The environmental practice at DLA Piper LLP (US) assists a spread of high-profile clients in matters relating to climate change, sustainability, supply chain and remediation. George Gigounas co-leads from the office in San Francisco, handling environmental contamination, product regulation and climate change law, alongside Gwen Keyes Fleming, best known for her ‘government experience’, who deals with compliance rulemaking and environmental justice. The team is also home to Robert Alessi , New York based environmental and energy lawyer, Adam Baas , of the San Francisco office, who is a key name to note in emerging contaminants and clean up and New York based Jeff Salinger, who is praised by his clients as ‘the best in the business’. His wide practice spans health and safety, ESG and real estate issues as well as corporate social responsibility.  Andrew Cooper joined the Washington DC office in early 2023 from Van Ness Feldman LLP specializing in compliance.

National companies turn to the environmental practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP for aid with manufacturing, energy, food, water, ESG, transportation and resources issues, from compliance and rulemaking right through to litigation. Leadership of the group is shared between David Weinstein who, operating from Tampa, is a name to note in toxic tort defence and product liability and Christopher Neumann, of the Denver office, who specialises in oil and gas, mining, hazardous waste and environmental incidents. Over in Miami, Kerri Barsh , is known by public and private clients alike for her experience with compliance and enforcement matters like permitting, product liability and infrastructure projects, whilst the New York-based Steven Russo‘s practice encompasses toxic tort litigation, permitting, energy and real estate law.

The environment and land, water and natural resources team at Van Ness Feldman LLP offers clients, particularly those from across the automotive, utilities, oil and gas and marine industries, an ‘attentive and reliable service’, which covers air pollution, climate change, permitting, compliance, investigations, resources, hazardous waste, endangered species and clean up. The deep bench include Stephen Fotis, who handles work relating to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and climate change issues, Britt Fleming, who deals with environmental law and regulation, as well as energy policy and Jonathan Simon, whose practice spans the breadth of natural resources, public lands and energy law and infrastructure projects. Tyson Kade is another name to note, recommended for his work natural resources and energy law. All practitioners mentioned are based in Washington DC.

The environment and natural resources department at Vinson & Elkins LLP is a key point of contact for clients seeking assistance with investigations, permitting, incident response, as well as litigation. Practice head Ronald Tenpas leads from Washington DC, working with energy, oil and gas, manufacturing and chemicals companies on enforcement, prosecutions and investigations and violations of the CAA. In the Houston office, Brandon Tuck deals with natural resources law, handling a spread of project development and permitting matters for clients within the infrastructure, energy and maritime sectors, alongside Matthew Dobbins, whose focus lies within regulatory counselling and transactional matters, particularly relating to energy transition.

The environmental team at Baker McKenzie LLP attracts a spread of multinationals from across key industries such as the oil and gas, renewables, pharmaceuticals, mining and industrial sectors seeking advice on regulatory compliance, enforcement and litigation. John Watson leads the practice from Chicago, developing compliance programs and sustainability initiatives for US and multinational companies alike. David Hackett, of the Chicago office, is a trusted advisor to nonprofits, major corporations and legal departments on US and international environmental risk and compliance, while over in San Francisco Mark Goodman handles product liability, risk mitigation and cross-border disputes. Colleen Baime, who joined the Chicago office from McDermott Will & Emery LLP  in mid-2023, is also a key name.

The environmental law practice at Cox, Castle & Nicholson specialises in brownfield site clean up and redevelopment, hazardous waste, endangered species, water and air pollution and permitting for renewables. Robert Doty leads the group from San Francisco, working with manufacturers, government agencies and financial institutions on the contaminated site clean up and redevelopment, alongside Perry Hughes, of the Los Angeles office, who is a key point of contact for clients looking for advice on real estate liabilities, namely regarding acquisitions, developments or financing of contaminated sites.

Dentons is well versed in handling a wide spread of environmental matters, covering chemical regulation, brownfield clean-up and redevelopment, as well as mandates falling under the Clean Air Act, Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. Bradley Cahoon heads the team from the Salt Lake City Office, advising client s on contaminated properties as well as the development, financing and purchasing of renewables projects and industrial facilities. The Los Angeles office fields Robert Schuda, who has deep experience advising on environmental law and regulation, and is recommended for his work in chemicals and pesticides regulation in the agricultural and consumer products spheres.

Clients seek out the assistance of the environmental group at K&L Gates for its deep knowledge of environmental and natural resources law, which includes natural resources damages, brownfield redevelopment and environmental justice. Newmark’s Brian Montag works with chemicals, construction and manufacturing clients, regularly assisting with issues to do with hazardous waste and product liability, while Craig Wilson, of the Harrisburg office, works handles environmental permitting and land development approvals for clients developing energy projects. In Seattle, Ankur Tohan counsels clients on compliance, with a strong focus on energy transition work.

The environmental enforcement and regulatory counselling practice group at McGuireWoods LLP handles compliance, permitting and auditing for land use, natural resources development and energy projects. The team is home to David Franchina, of the Charlotte office, who regularly handles regulatory and compliance for solid and hazardous waste as well as matters related to water and air pollution and Makram Jaber, who is a key contact in Washington DC for his deep experience handling Clean Air Act issues. With the hire of Adam Sowatzka from King & Spalding LLP, whose practice spans across air, water and waste issues, the firm has also strengthened its offering in Atlanta.

 

Attracting state, national and international clients from across the industrial and energy sectors, the environmental team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is regularly called upon to assist with regulatory challenges related to environmental, climate change, natural resources and land law. In Los Angeles, Mark Elliott is recommended for his work with hazardous materials, soil, water, and air quality regulations, while Michael McDonough advises manufacturers, utilities, oil and gas and renewables clients on waste management issues. Margaret Rosegay, who splits her time between San Francisco & Silicon Valley, deals with solid and hazardous waste and water quality permitting and compliance issues, while in Washington DC, Jeffrey Knight attracts clients from across the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, construction and real estate spheres for his compliance and agency rulemaking portfolio. Amanda Halter is recommended, standing out for her ‘exceptional legal knowledge and strategic advice.’

Under the leadership of Denver’s Peter Gould, the team at Squire Patton Boggs represents a diverse clientele, with particular strength in the mining, chemical manufacturing, energy and infrastructure spaces. In Cleveland, Allen Kacenjar assists clients with compliance issues, identifying environmental risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them, while Denver’s Carolyn McIntosh counsels clients on environmental compliance, regularly assisting companies with the regulatory landscape surrounding land use and renewables projects.

With deep expertise in the utilities space, the environmental group at Troutman Pepper attracts a spread of clients from across the energy sector, advising on energy transition projects, including EV charging and lithium production, in addition to issues related to the Clean Water Act. Andrea Worzel  in Richmond deals with water rights and supply issues, as well as advising on endangered species issues, waste permitting and environmental compliance, while Atlanta’s Mack McGuffey is recommended for his work falling under the Clean Air Act.

Headquartered in Washington DC, the environmental team at Wiley Rein LLP offers up ‘specialist knowledge’ to its clientele, assisting with a spread of issues related to pesticides, endangered species and land use law. The group is led by Tracy Heinzman , who is a key point of contact for pesticides and chemicals manufacturers seeking aid with environmental policy and compliance issues, Martha Marrapese who is well versed in handling matters under the Toxic Substances Control Act for industrial and engineering clients, in addition to Jennifer Giblin, who brings with her expertise dealing with waste management issues, transportation of hazardous waste and regulation of PFAS.

Under the dual leadership of San Francisco’s Peggy Otum and the newly appointed Tommy Beaudreau, in Washington DC, the energy, environment and natural resources team at WilmerHale aids clients from within the tech, agribusiness, manufacturing and consumer goods with the gamut of regulatory compliance and litigation. Otum is known for her coverage of ESG work and crisis management practice, while Beaudreau’s wide practice spans from permitting for infrastructure and renewables projects right through crisis management and response.