Environment
USA Guide 2024 : California
Band 2
Contact number
+1 213 896 2400Chambers Review
Holland & Knight LLP is celebrated for its impressive record in CEQA compliance and litigation, which is enhanced by its expertise in land use matters. Additionally possesses an established practice in brownfield redevelopment and natural resource protection, particularly in relation to water quality issues and the Endangered Species Act. Other areas of strength include matters at the intersection of environmental and tribal law, as well as environmental health and safety matters. Caters to a variety of industries, including renewable energy, manufacturing, biotechnology and oil and gas.
Work Highlights
- Holland & Knight LLP assisted Baylands Development in the clean-up and redevelopment of over 750 acres of land.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Its attorneys have a strong grasp of very technical, complex regulatory issues and their intersection with federal and state law."
"I've been extremely happy with how Holland & Knight provided value of service to us, as well as its depth of understanding and ability to translate it for the layperson."
"Its attorneys have a strong grasp of very technical, complex regulatory issues and their intersection with federal and state law."
"I've been extremely happy with how Holland & Knight provided value of service to us, as well as its depth of understanding and ability to translate it for the layperson."
Notable Practitioners
Leader of Holland & Knight's West Coast land use and environmental group, Jennifer Hernandez is a market-leading CEQA attorney who is highly commended for her work at the intersection of land use and environmental work. She has particular expertise in brownfield redevelopment and matters pertaining to wetlands and the Endangered Species Act.
"Jennifer Hernandez is top of her field for CEQA."
"A tremendous attorney, I hold her in the highest regard."
Nicholas Targ co-chairs Holland & Knight’s national environmental team. He represents public, private and nonprofit coalition clients on a variety of environmental issues, including Superfund compliance and brownfields redevelopment.