Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Contact number
+1 202 663 8000About
Provided by Pillsbury
With one of the first and broadest environmental and natural resources practices in the U.S., Pillsbury is at the forefront of emerging issues, winning precedent-setting cases and providing innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Pillsbury’s Environmental & Natural Resources group navigates clients through the complex array of environmental laws and compliance matters; advocates for clients on legislation, regulations and policy; appears for clients before regulatory agencies; and handles federal and state trial and appellate court litigation and administrative enforcement actions. We also advise on permitting, regulatory developments, climate change, worker safety, risk assessment, natural resources matters and crisis management. We help clients buy and sell companies, achieve and maintain compliance, control costs, manage environmental liabilities, and obtain regulatory approvals and defend against enforcement actions.
Chambers Review
Pillsbury has an accomplished team acclaimed for its litigation and regulatory practice. The firm services in enforcement defense and compliance counseling, among other matters. The team handles the full spectrum of environmental matters at the state, federal and international levels. Pillsbury's attorneys have industry experience in the energy and chemical sectors, and have particular expertise in CAA matters.
Work Highlights
- Pillsbury acted for Brookfield Renewable Energy in litigation in the District of Maine, where four environmental organizations had filed suit under the Endangered Species Act.
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Morrison handles enforcement defense, compliance counseling and rulemaking challenges for a variety of clients.
"Matt is the best in his field - he has a really sharp eye and good people skills."
Sheila Harvey handles a range of matters for clients in the renewable energy and nuclear power sectors. She has notable expertise in compliance and contamination work.
"Sheila is a very solid transactional environment attorney."