Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Utah
Band 3
Contact number
+1 801 257 1900About
Provided by Snell & Wilmer LLP
Snell & Wilmer’s Natural Resources group is involved in all aspects of the following sectors: mining; utility; water treatment; water rights; land use/reuse; forestry; drones; etc.
Compliance/Regulatory:
- Environment, energy and product regulation
- Permitting and regulatory issues brought before EPA, FERC and other federal agencies and departments
- CWA, CAA, TSCA, RCRA, OSHA, Interior Department statutes and emergencies from spills or accidents
Brownfield Redevelopment: Attorneys represent sellers and purchasers of environmentally impaired properties in obtaining regulatory closure or no further action status by drafting and negotiating prospective purchaser agreements, voluntary cleanup agreements, environmental covenants, site management plans, RCRA corrective action permits, institutional controls and deed and land use covenants and restrictions.
Mining Industry Services: Snell & Wilmer provides quality legal counsel to clients in the mining industry, including quarries, mines, investors, landowners and third-party mining-related businesses. The firm’s mining industry attorneys provide services relating to the financing and development of projects in the exploration, extraction, processing, transportation and sale of non-ferrous and precious metals, coal and other minerals.
Water: The firm’s attorneys advise clients on water rights adjudications, on the sale, lease and transfer of water rights, and in water rights litigation.
Chambers Review
Snell & Wilmer is a notable regional presence offering considerable expertise in mining, water and general environmental issues. Regularly assists with environmental litigation relating to federal land use. Represents manufacturing and mining companies and clients in the regulated energy sector. Also experienced advising on renewable energy issues.
Notable Practitioners
Denise Dragoo deftly manages natural resources and environment law issues for energy and mining companies. She is notable for her expertise in permitting, leasing and transactional issues.