Climate Change
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 2
Contact number
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Provided by Bracewell LLP
Bracewell’s climate change team provides senior corporate leadership with a unique array of integrated services that include policy development, advocacy before federal departments and agencies, litigation, congressional relations, media outreach and regulatory counseling. In addition to representing clients on traditional legal and regulatory matters, Bracewell works with key opinion leaders and policymakers to help shape the agenda on climate change – in Congress, in the Executive Branch, in the media and in the boardroom.
Attorneys help clients recognize, understand and deal with climate change challenges and opportunities that result from both day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Inside the boardroom, the firm’s lawyers help directors understand the effects of climate change and related legislation on the company’s operations, cost structures and growth plans. Bracewell assists senior management in developing appropriate strategies for risk mitigation and the pursuit of new opportunities, and the firm helps execute those strategies externally through strategic communications with the government and the public. In the commercial arena, Bracewell’s team of professionals advises on the climate change aspects of major transactions, financings and project development.
Chambers Review
Bracewell LLP has a deeply experienced practice group with a history of representing industrial interests. Well known for its policy advocacy, as well as its representation of clients in challenging EPA rulemakings. Frequently represents utilities and oil and gas companies before Congress and EPA. Also known for its capabilities in the mining, industrial engineering and chemicals sectors. Further noted for expertise in greenhouse gas-related permitting work.
Work Highlights
- Bracewell LLP advised Equinor Wind on the strategic development of its joint portfolio with BP, one of the largest offshore wind portfolios in the United States.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm house a very strong team."
"The firm house a very strong team."
Notable Practitioners
Jeffrey Holmstead has noteworthy environmental law and climate change practice with particular expertise in the Clean Air Act. He is noted for his knowledge of issues affecting clients in the coal power and wider energy sector as well as clients active in the manufacturing industry.