Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 1
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Hunton Andrews Kurth has an outstanding department with a top-class offering in compliance counseling and policymaking. It has a leading litigation team acting in high-profile class actions and challenges against new environmental regulations. Waste, water, air and mining are among the team's many areas of expertise. The firm regularly works with those in the real estate, retail, energy and transportation sectors. The team additionally offers expertise advising clients on the ESA regulations, representing clients in related litigation and rulemaking issues. Hunton Andrews Kurth has an excellent track record on multijurisdictional disputes before agencies in the USA and EU.
Work Highlights
- Hunton Andrews Kurth represented Marathon Petroleum Corporation and Speedway as defendants in numerous climate change-related cases brought by state and local governments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Hunton Andrews Kurth's service is very good. I don't think there is anyone with more depth of experience in Clean Water Act work."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth have taken the time to know and understand our facilities and their issues better than any firm I have worked with in the past."
"The attorneys that I have worked with at Hunton Andrews Kurth are the very best and always my first choice for legal counsel."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth's service is very good. I don't think there is anyone with more depth of experience in Clean Water Act work."
"Hunton Andrews Kurth have taken the time to know and understand our facilities and their issues better than any firm I have worked with in the past."
"The attorneys that I have worked with at Hunton Andrews Kurth are the very best and always my first choice for legal counsel."
Notable Practitioners
William Brownell advises on regulatory and contentious matters arising under the full spectrum of major environmental statutes and often works with clients in the utility and energy spaces.
"Bill Brownell is an extraordinary strategic adviser and connector to other legal advisers."
Chuck Knauss has a national reputation for CAA regulation, handling litigation and counseling clients in the oil and gas, automotive and transportation sectors.
"Chuck Knauss is an excellent attorney who has provided outstanding strategic and legal advice."
Deidre Duncan has a reputable practice acting for oil and gas pipeline companies and trade associations in relation to CWA and ESA matters. She is adept at handling a range of environmental compliance and litigation proceedings.
"Deidre is very well known for her work under the Clean Water Act and her advocacy for her clients."
Matthew Leopold is a respected attorney able to draw on considerable experience as a former EPA General Counsel. He is particularly notable for his expertise in natural resources and chemicals matters as well as his practice in regulatory advocacy.
"Matthew Leopold is exceptional."
Andrew Turner is an experienced lawyer commended for his Clear Water Act expertise. He is further noted for counseling large clients on endangered species and natural resource-related matters.
"Andrew has a strong understanding of issues affecting our industry."
"Andrew is an acknowledged national expert on the Endangered Species Act."
Ranked Lawyers at
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District of Columbia