Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Virginia
Band 1
Email address
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804 420 6000Chambers Review
Williams Mullen handles a broad range of environmental concerns, including defense of environmental liability litigation, obtaining water and air permits, and advising on environmental aspects of corporate acquisitions. The firm advises clients on their dealings with state and federal regulators, and offers notable expertise in the negotiation and implementation of consent decrees. It represents an impressive roster of local and national clients, including utilities companies and chemical manufacturers.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Williams Mullen team is very capable at all levels, and more than able to handle a highly complex matter for us, coupling a keen business sense with legal expertise."
"They have a very strong knowledge base, with very broad experience and knowledge of the regulatory environment."
"The Williams Mullen team always advocates for its clients and keeps the end goal in mind. They are very collaborative and always work well together on behalf of their clients."
"They constantly display a very thorough grasp of the subject matter and provide sound legal advice on matters that are or may later be of importance."
"The Williams Mullen team is very capable at all levels, and more than able to handle a highly complex matter for us, coupling a keen business sense with legal expertise."
"They have a very strong knowledge base, with very broad experience and knowledge of the regulatory environment."
"The Williams Mullen team always advocates for its clients and keeps the end goal in mind. They are very collaborative and always work well together on behalf of their clients."
"They constantly display a very thorough grasp of the subject matter and provide sound legal advice on matters that are or may later be of importance."
Notable Practitioners
Channing Martin has notable expertise in matters related to the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated brownfield sites.
"He is a fantastic counsel."
"Channing consistently provides outstanding representation. He is responsive, thorough, and very strong intellectually. He maintains positive relationships with the regulatory agencies, which is a critical factor to us."
"Channing is one of the most thorough and strategic thinkers I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
"He is the best. He's so thorough, extremely reliable and insightful."
Henry Pollard has many years' experience advising on complex environment matters. His wide-ranging practice encompasses the defense of enforcement actions and assisting clients with permitting, regulatory issues and transactional due diligence.
"He has a high level of expertise and is a pleasure to work with."
"Henry is able to keep the project end in mind and has a very good understanding of all the details."
"He is very knowledgeable and has provided excellent advice on legal matters pertaining to environmental law. He is very personable and thorough in his approach, and well connected in the industry."