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Covington & Burling LLP

Climate Change

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Covington & Burling LLP

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Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Covington & Burling LPP is noted for its expertise in legislative, policy and regulatory developments in the climate change sector, with particular expertise advising electric vehicle companies on novel issues. Additionally, the firm routinely assists on greenhouse gas standards for automobile and utility companies. It is further commended for carbon markets and greenhouse gas emissions work.

Work Highlights

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  • Covington & Burling advised the Zero Emission Transportation Association on supporting the EPA in litigation by traditional automotive companies seeking to challenge the EPA's GHG emissions standards for heavy vehicles.

Strengths

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  • The firm brings broad expertise on policy issues across the clean energy market, including tax policy, sustainability and climate policy.

    Climate Change respondentUSA
  • Every matter that I addressed with Covington was complex and the firm handled it extremely well.

    Climate Change respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Kevin Poloncarz
    Band 1Kevin Poloncarz

    Kevin Poloncarz

    Kevin Poloncarz is a leading expert in greenhouse gas emission regulation and carbon market renewable energy goals, and is notable for his representation of utilities, downstream oil and gas companies and financial institutions.
    • Kevin is quite simply an expert in federal air regulatory law. He understands the practical implications of these regulatory regimes, the ways they interconnect, and the way to successfully advocate for positions.

      Climate Change respondentUSA
  • Band 2Gary Guzy
    Band 2Gary Guzy

    Gary Guzy

    Gary Guzy is an accomplished attorney well known for working with electric and traditional automotive industry clients on emissions and fuel efficiency matters. He has considerable Clean Air Act expertise.

    • Gary is able to understand the historic origins of the legal regime, how to craft legally based arguments and advocacy, and can interpret the current political environment to create the best chances of positive results.

      Climate Change respondentUSA

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