Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Pennsylvania
Band 2
Contact number
+1 412 355 6500Chambers Review
K&L Gates has a well-established team covering the full breadth of environmental litigation, compliance and permitting concerns. It provides expert counsel on waste, water, air and wetland regulatory concerns. The firm maintains a particular focus on infrastructure matters, assisting energy clients with Marcellus Shale natural gas projects and transportation issues. It also provides notable counsel on environmental matters relating to corporate transactions.
Work Highlights
- K&L Gates advised Energy Transfer Marketing & Terminals LP in connection with air permitting matters and administrative appeals of its air emissions plan approvals for projects at the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The K&L team provide extremely insightful expertise."
"The knowledge base of the lawyers at K&L Gates on energy and environmental matters is exceptional."
"The responsiveness and turnaround times are very impressive. They are extremely efficient."
"The K&L team provide extremely insightful expertise."
"The knowledge base of the lawyers at K&L Gates on energy and environmental matters is exceptional."
"The responsiveness and turnaround times are very impressive. They are extremely efficient."
Notable Practitioners
Timothy Weston is a highly experienced practitioner noted for his capabilities in permitting work and environmental litigation.
"Tim's background knowledge is fantastic and he has a real wealth of knowledge in his head."
"Timothy is very detail-oriented which is very important and he really understands not only the client, but the wider market they work in."
Craig Wilson is highly sought after for advice on infrastructure matters, wetland regulatory concerns and permit questions.
"Craig's availability and expertise are excellent."
"Craig always knows what's needed and recognizes the intricacies of how things play together."
David Raphael assists clients with the full gamut of environmental concerns, including compliance, transactional risk management and contentious matters. He is highly experienced in air and water permitting.
"David is very helpful and has a 'get it done' attitude and work ethic."
Ranked Lawyers at
K&L Gates
Pennsylvania