Natural Resources & Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Alaska
Band 1
About
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Stoel Rives’ Anchorage-based Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources department is best known for effectively representing natural resource developers, Alaska Native corporations, and regulated utilities in complex regulatory matters, project development and permitting, infrastructure investments, aggregated resources, and energy litigation.
Our attorneys excel in providing advice and counsel across a broad range of Alaska’s most vital industries. These include energy and infrastructure, including oil and gas upstream and midstream and renewable energy; mining; Alaska Native corporations; timber and forest products; and fisheries.
Our practice advises oil, natural gas, and mining clients on permits and governmental approvals at the federal and state levels. We assist oil and gas companies in securing financing for offshore infrastructure projects and represent pipeline carriers, electric public utilities, and other entities before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. Our work includes providing tax planning and tax structuring advice and drafting and implementing laws and regulations for Alaska’s oil and gas production tax and property tax. Our Arctic Law work includes providing counsel on economic development opportunities in this unique region and providing permitting counseling and litigation support for disputes arising under federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
Chambers Review
Stoel Rives is a prestigious regional law firm offering a broad range of expertise covering oil and gas pipeline projects, mining titles and issues relating to regulated industries. Well positioned to advise on the Alaska energy tax regime, as well as permitting and environmental litigation. Acts for a diverse client body, including private and public companies, as well as Alaska Native corporations.
Work Highlights
- Stole Rives advised Graphite One on several matters, including title and land issues, annual regulatory compliance filings and environmental issues related to its operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"My team at Stoel Rives is by far the best team of attorneys I have ever worked with. I fully trust their judgment with all complex and sophisticated matters and rely on their expertise often."
"Stoel Rives is fantastic. They understand both the laws and the implementation of the laws. They provide a real-world perspective on how your particular situation is going to come to a resolution."
"Their industry knowledge allows us to contractually address issues before problems arise."
"My team at Stoel Rives is by far the best team of attorneys I have ever worked with. I fully trust their judgment with all complex and sophisticated matters and rely on their expertise often."
"Stoel Rives is fantastic. They understand both the laws and the implementation of the laws. They provide a real-world perspective on how your particular situation is going to come to a resolution."
"Their industry knowledge allows us to contractually address issues before problems arise."
Notable Practitioners
Ramona Monroe serves a range of clients in the natural resources sector and is especially recognized for her expertise in the mining industry. She advises on both transactional and regulatory issues.
"Ramona has a wealth of experience and is an absolute pleasure to work with. She conveys information in a way that is always understandable for the non-attorney."
"She is responsive, dependable and understands her clients and their needs because she takes the time to get to know her clients and what their vision is for their company."
Tina Grovier commands the respect of the market, who note her capabilities across the natural resources space. She acts on both regulatory and transactional matters.
"Tina is an incredible attorney. Her knowledge of natural resources and Alaska Native corporations, as well as her strategic vision, make her an incredible legal resource."
"She is diligent in getting results and making sure that communication stays on point."
Jonathan Iversen has strength in the oil and gas regulatory space. He is an expert in handling tax issues, among other matters.
"He's one of the most reputable tax attorneys in Alaska."
"Jonathan is a very client-focused attorney. He is considerate, thoughtful and capable of mastering complex concepts."
Ranked Lawyers at
Stoel Rives LLP
Alaska
Members
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Clients
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Alaska Power Company
Alyeska Pipeline Service Company
Borealis Alaska Oil, Inc.
Conoco Phillips Alaska, Inc.
Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.
Graphite One Inc.
Narwhal LLC
Northern Star Resources Ltd.
Silver Bay Seafoods, L.L.C.
Waste Connections of Alaska, Inc.
Industries
Provided by Stoel Rives LLP
Agribusiness
Construction
Consumer Products
Energy
Food & Beverage
Healthcare
Life Sciences & Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Real Estate