Climate Change
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 4
Contact number
202 662 6000Chambers Review
Covington & Burling is a highly regarded US firm with broad global coverage and capability handling both contentious and non-contentious mandates. The law firm offers:
• Extensive expertise advising diverse clients on international regulatory issues relating to climate change.
• Great experience in litigation arising from government climate policies.
• Notable activity offering strategic guidance to global oil and gas companies on their transition to net zero energy objectives.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Covington has a great team of partners who support client matters as well as strong associates who add significant value to the team."
"Covington has a very strong team working on climate issues specifically, but I have also been impressed with the firm's ability to identify experts in niche areas to assist in moving projects forward."
"They provide a high level of engagement and commitment coupled with the right technical skills."
"Covington has a great team of partners who support client matters as well as strong associates who add significant value to the team."
"Covington has a very strong team working on climate issues specifically, but I have also been impressed with the firm's ability to identify experts in niche areas to assist in moving projects forward."
"They provide a high level of engagement and commitment coupled with the right technical skills."
Notable Practitioners
Kevin Poloncarz is based in San Francisco and is highly regarded for his expertise in clean energy. He regularly advises on on multi-jurisdictional environmental projects.
"Kevin's legal analysis, writing and responsiveness to clients are superb."
"Kevin is an outstanding lawyer, adviser and thought partner. He's become a trusted and integral part of our project teams, and his understanding of business strategy, needs and objectives and his skill with interpersonal relationships set him apart from his peers."