Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 3
Email address
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202 298 1800Chambers Review
Van Ness Feldman has a team of specialists in the convergence of business and government agencies, tackling environmental concerns ranging from air quality and waste to natural resources and endangered species. The firm offers additional expertise with regard to infrastructure projects, renewable energy and climate change issues. The team is experienced in handling litigation before the EPA. Van Ness Feldman is a popular choice of counsel for companies in the power sector, automotive manufacturers and public bodies.
Work Highlights
- Van Ness Feldman advised Shell on reducing methane emissions from oil and gas sources, including regulatory compliance, voluntary reduction programs, emission credit generation and addressing emerging environmental issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Van Ness team regularly advises on complex legal and regulatory issues."
"The team has a strong environmental background. It has both legal and engineering staff that support our work."
"The Van Ness team regularly advises on complex legal and regulatory issues."
"The team has a strong environmental background. It has both legal and engineering staff that support our work."
Notable Practitioners
Britt Speyer Fleming focuses her practice on environmental regulatory proceedings, and she is particularly strong on CAA and related issues. She represents electric utilities, trade associations and coalitions, and automobile manufacturers.
"Not only does Britt come up with creative solutions and good perspectives, but she's also just a good person to work with."
Kyle Danish has a nationally recognized climate change and environmental law practice. He handles a range of enforcement actions, regulatory issues and permitting issues, especially those arising under the CAA.
"Kyle worked under intense deadlines to sew all the pieces together and iron out the differences between multiple authors."