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Provided by Bracewell LLP

Bracewell has one of the largest and most highly respected environmental practices in the United States. Our team combines legal and policy depth with knowledge in media relations and lobbying, all focused on energy, environmental and natural resources issues faced by companies across the United States. This comprehensive and holistic approach enables us to advise clients facing severe challenges that arise simultaneously in litigation, legislative debates, agency actions and public discourse. 

We provide a uniquely informed perspective based on decades of experience working at the forefront of issues facing companies in the oil and gas, refining, power generation and transmission, chemical, manufacturing, technology, mining and construction sectors.

Clients turn to us for advice and guidance on policy matters at the top of the national agenda, including:

  • offshore wind development
  • renewable fuels standards
  • regulation of greenhouse gases
  • carbon capture utilization and sequestration (CCUS)
  • Clean Water Act, Section 401 reform
  • Infrastructure development
  • NSR reform
  • renewable energy policies
  • hydrogen development
  • onshore and offshore royalty disputes
  • oil and gas leasing and decommissioning
  • Chemical Safety Board reform
  • NEPA reform

  • We handle regulatory matters for energy and energy-related companies before a myriad of federal agencies.

Chambers Review

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Environment - USA - Nationwide

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Bracewell LLP has a well-respected practice, noted for acting on behalf of a strong client base of upstream and midstream oil and energy clients. Regularly sought after for its counsel on air and water permitting, CERCLA issues and accident investigations, the firm also provides due diligence to a range of financial institutions and investors on environmentally affected transactions. The team frequently represents clients before state and federal agencies and regulatory bodies, including the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and the Army Corps of Engineers, as well as the DOE and EPA.

Notable practitioners

DC-based Jason Hutt and Jeffrey Holmstead are key contacts.

Work Highlights

  • Bracewell represented Republic Services in connection with all environmental aspects of its acquisition of U.S. Ecology, a company engaged in the the management and disposal of industrial, energy, hazardous and radioactive wastes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Bracewell are knowledgeable. They are well grounded in the regulations.

Environment respondent
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Bracewell provides practical solutions and its skills in negotiating are consistent across the firm. It also provides excellent commercial advice for the best business outcome.

Environment respondent
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