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Brown Rudnick LLP

Environment

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Brown Rudnick LLP

Rankings

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Environment - Connecticut

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Brown Rudnick has an experienced and talented bench of lawyers respected for their expertise across a diverse spectrum of environmental work, such as due diligence, brownfield redevelopment, remediation and enforcement actions. The firm has noted expertise in the energy space, particularly in regulatory and permitting matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Brown Rudnick represented PSEG Power Connecticut on environmental matters related to the sale of its former coal plant in Bridgeport, Connecticut to a liability transfer company which included environmental due diligence and permit transfers and renewals.

Strengths

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  • Brown Rudnick is very good to work with and respects the work and opinions of others. It also has the resources to address complex projects.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • They are responsive, knowledgeable, explain things and give good advice.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • The team has excellent knowledge of environmental law and understands and appreciates the business needs of our company. It is easy to get to and work through the difficult issues in an effective and efficient manner with the team.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Franca L DeRosa
    Band 1Franca L DeRosa

    Franca L DeRosa

    Franca DeRosa works with clients on matters relating to energy and environmental law. She is sought out by manufacturing and utility groups for representation in permitting and remediation.
    • Franca has been an incredible resource for us when we have difficult permitting or environmental questions in the state. Her professionalism is perfect.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Franca has deep environmental expertise, and a great strategic mindset.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • She is responsive and very thorough. She is also very highly regarded by the regulators that she deals with, so this helps tremendously in resolving issues in an efficient manner.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 2Douglas Cohen
    Band 2Douglas Cohen

    Douglas Cohen

    Douglas Cohen is highlighted for his broad expertise across the full spectrum of environmental law matters, including advising clients on transactions, remediation and compliance issues.
    • Doug is fantastic and I can't say a bad word about him. He always does a great job, always explains everything and is timely with his responses.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Doug is very easy to work with. He provides expert and well thought-out advice on highly technical matters.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Doug is a tremendous resource for our company.

      Environment respondentUSA

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