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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has a litigation-focused environmental group experienced in toxic tort defense, cost recovery actions and regulatory challenges. Significant transactional practice providing diligence, compliance and regulatory counsel in a variety of matters, including those raising Superfund or air and water quality permitting issues. Also noted for its handling of insurance coverage disputes involving environmental matters. Continues to represent a number of prominent oil and gas industry clients in defense of hydraulic fracturing litigation. Capable of handling criminal environmental litigation in state and federal courts. It also has experience representing major clients in the food and beverage industries in Proposition 65 matters.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP defended General Electric Company in a mass tort action in Taiwan, in which nearly 2,000 plaintiffs are seeking more than $300 million in damages for alleged occupational injuries arising from chlorinated solvents in the workplace.
Strengths
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"Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is our go-to litigation firm for matters that have high reputation impact potential."
"Gibson is a great team. It gives straight advice, clear answers and excellent strategy."
"Gibson Dunn & Crutcher is our go-to litigation firm for matters that have high reputation impact potential."
"Gibson is a great team. It gives straight advice, clear answers and excellent strategy."
Notable Practitioners
Patrick Dennis is commended for his representation of a wide range of clients in toxic tort and CERCLA litigation. He also manages the defense of public and private enforcement actions pertaining to a number of environmental statutes.
"Patrick brings decades of experience and he manages our matters efficiently. He is pragmatic and creative in coming up with the arguments. I have been very happy with his strategic advice."
"He's phenomenal, probably the best environmental lawyer I've ever worked with. He's also an effective negotiator because he has the right personality and approach that allows him to get a thread through a very small needle."
Peter Modlin has developed a strong practice focusing on environmental litigation, including toxic tort litigation, CEQA litigation and regulatory challenges. Key clients include major traditional energy companies.
"He had a tremendous breadth of knowledge in environmental issues."
"One of my favorite attorneys, absolutely wonderful to work with. We worked on a really big issue and he just turned round the work product in such a quick manner that it really impressed us."
"His ability to really understand and explain US judicial case law and system to foreign counsel is impressive."
Thomas Manakides is noted for his experience in defending companies in high-stakes environmental litigation. He has particular expertise in matters concerning toxic tort and negligence claims.
"Thomas is very incisive and thoughtful."
Abbey Hudson is an up and coming attorney with commendable experience in contamination and remediation litigation. She also counsels clients in regulatory compliance.
"Abbey is excellent, she seems like an emerging leader in the field."
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