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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

Environment

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Barnes & Thornburg LLP

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Attorneys assist clients with compliance counseling, obtaining and negotiating permits, business transactions and planning, facility cleanups, and administrative adjudication before federal and state agencies, among other activities. Environmental attorneys evaluate and manage environmental issues in real estate and business transactions that involve water, soil and air regulatory compliance, as well as enforcement and emerging legal issues associated with climate change, oil and gas pipelines, vapor intrusion and advanced remediation solutions.

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Environment - USA - Nationwide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For
Barnes & Thornburg LLP offers a group with notable national capabilities in environmental law proceedings. The firm's expertise covers regulatory compliance and enforcement actions related to energy, water quality and emerging contaminants such as PFAS. Adept at handling environmental disputes, including Superfund remediation and toxic tort litigation, it regularly advises major oil companies and refineries as well as energy and mining clients.
Notable practitioners

David R. Gillay of the Indianapolis office is a key contact at the firm.

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Work Highlights

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  • Barnes & Thornburg advised the Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority on defending claims of environmental contamination.

Strengths

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  • The firm is excellent at recommending a path forward and helping to navigate complex negotiations.

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