Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Montana
Band 1
Contact number
+1 406 252 2166About
Provided by Holland & Hart LLP
Environmental laws are among the most complex. We help clients comply with regulations, and build solutions that support their businesses.
Environmental law is a cornerstone of Holland & Hart. Our team of more than 100 environmental attorneys develops solutions that enable clients to successfully operate within complex and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Not only does our team have experience in virtually all environmental and natural resources statutes, we actively foster and maintain relationships with federal and state regulators and policymakers throughout the country. Many of our environmental attorneys have served in key policy development and enforcement roles with federal and state agencies, including the EPA. We have the credibility with decision-makers needed to resolve conflicting interpretations of regulations and develop innovative solutions that allow clients to achieve their business objectives.
Known for building strategies that protect and further clients’ interests, we help at all stages of project development and operation in environmental and natural resource matters. From rulemaking and legislative advocacy, to compliance counseling, to navigating complex permit approval processes, to defending multimillion-dollar enforcement and citizen suit actions, Holland & Hart delivers solutions to routine challenges and landmark environmental matters.
Chambers Review
Holland & Hart's market-leading department covers environment-related issues. Well reputed for its litigation capabilities, notably in the oil and gas, mining and water sectors. Also advises on compliance and regulatory matters. Has notable experience in representing clients in proceedings before the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Hart represented represented Montanore, a Hecla Mining Company subsidiary, in litigation over a discharge permit issued to it by the Montana Department of Environmental Quality.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"For environmental work Holland & Hart is top of the market."
"For environmental work Holland & Hart is top of the market."
Notable Practitioners
William Mercer brings in-depth knowledge of government regulations to a range of environmental mandates. He regularly advises individuals and companies in relation to investigations and related litigation.
"Bill is the go-to person for Montana legal matters."
Kyle Gray primarily focuses on contentious environment matters, such as environmental insurance coverage litigation. She also has experience in appellate litigation and is knowledgeable on Superfund matters.