Environment
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 3
Contact number
+1 415 471 3100About
Provided by Arnold & Porter
Chambers Review
Arnold & Porter offers high-quality advice on transactional due diligence and the redevelopment of contaminated sites. Additionally skilled at assisting clients with high-stakes toxic tort and Proposition 65 litigation. Experienced in handling disputes and investigations brought by activist groups as well as by state and federal agencies. Distinguished for its focus on toxics law and California's Green Chemistry initiative. Clients include major multinationals and educational establishments. The team is well known for its work on greenhouse gas emissions and the CAA for the automobile industry.
Work Highlights
- Arnold & Porter defended McDonald's Corporation in three class action suits regarding false advertising and the alleged presence of PFAS in food packaging.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arnold & Porter provides clear and effective advice regarding CA's Prop 65 and complex hazardous waste laws."
"It is always very responsive and very well versed in Consumer Product Defense."
"Arnold & Porter provides clear and effective advice regarding CA's Prop 65 and complex hazardous waste laws."
"It is always very responsive and very well versed in Consumer Product Defense."
Notable Practitioners
Zachary Fayne has notable skill in matters involving environmental litigation. He has notable expertise in the Clean Air Act and is recognized for his representation of clients from the automobile industry before regulators such as EPA and CARB.
"He's smart and very capable."