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Environment - District of Columbia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Akin has a skilled team of experts with experience handling a wide range of environmental transactions. The firm is particularly accomplished in representing lenders and investors from the financial services and commercial real estate sectors. The team offers counsel on the liability restructuring and the foreclosure of environmentally impacted assets. Akin provides environmental due diligence counsel that is complemented by in-depth regulatory expertise.

Work Highlights

  • Akin represented Vanderbilt Chemicals in their ongoing defense of cost recovery actions under CERCLA related to the Passaic River Superfund.

Strengths

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Akin has the ability to combine knowledge of regional legislation with a global overview, and complement it with legal advice.

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The team is super organized, diligent and knowledgeable in tracking dozens and dozens of active workstreams at once with numerous counterparties.

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Akin had a department with highly skilled professionals that brought a depth of knowledge and experience.

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Akin always has someone who can help with a meaningful and pragmatic answer.

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Akin's legal expertise on environmental matters and their client service are outstanding. They are responsive and also proactive, anticipating our needs.

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Notable Practitioners

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David H. Quigley
2
David H. Quigley
2
Band 2
David Quigley focuses his practice on environmental transactional issues, especially those regarding lender liability.

David has been an excellent partner on our project. He brings great legal and industry knowledge. He applies his talents in an efficient and readily understandable manner.

David is terrific. He is always extra resourceful and extremely knowledgeable.

David is professional and has extensive experience. He provides great service and advice. He prioritizes the client's needs and is very responsive.

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Stacey Mitchell
3
Stacey Mitchell
3
Band 3
Stacey Mitchell, co-leader of Akin's ESG and climate change practice group, handles a range of regulatory matters in the environment space and is particularly noted for her work in crisis management.

Stacey Mitchell is a tremendous partner. She thinks strategically, and is grounded with a very detailed and comprehensive understanding of all the rules.

She communicates complex legal concepts in a clear and accessible manner, making it easy for clients to understand their options.

We are happy with Stacey for her ability to analyze the situation and offer the best solution.

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Stacey Mitchell
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Stacey Mitchell
3
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Environment: Mainly Transactional
David H. Quigley
2
David H. Quigley
2
Band 2
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