Climate Change
USA Guide 2024 : USA - Nationwide
Band 1
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a leading litigation outfit known for representing major industry players in policy developments and major rulemaking challenges in the climate change space. Frequently engaged in regulatory advice and in developing compliance programs for clients in the energy, oil and gas and manufacturing sectors. Regularly acts on multijurisdictional regulatory proceedings including providing representation before energy and environmental agencies in the US and EU.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP advised Highly Innovative Fuels before the California Air Resources Board on a matter involving production of e-fuels at a Texas 'green hydrogen' facility.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton is a fantastic firm."
"Hunton is a fantastic firm."
Notable Practitioners
William Brownell is an esteemed lawyer in the climate change space. He advises clients on the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions from stationary sources with notable experience acting for electric utilities. He provides high-level regulatory advice and deftly handles litigation.
Chuck Knauss has a broad and nationally recognized environmental and energy law practice. He advises clients on litigation as well as regulatory and legislative issues pertaining to both state and federal climate change policy. He commonly acts for clients in the oil and gas, automotive and transportation sectors.
"He is the grandfather of the CAA."
Shannon Broome advises on climate change-related nuisance lawsuits as well as California-specific emissions standards. She has further expertise in emissions issues affecting the oil and gas, manufacturing and automotive industries.
"Shannon is very helpful and knowledgeable."
"She has a wealth of connections in the industry and among the regulators. She is solution-oriented and very practical."
Ranked Lawyers at
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
USA - Nationwide