Environment
USA Guide 2024 : District of Columbia
Band 2
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a well-known environmental litigation group handling enforcement defense and mass tort actions, including large-scale toxic tort cases. The firm has a noteworthy capacity to counsel on regulatory matters and investigations. The team additionally advises on CAA, CERCLA and RICO issues. Clients for the firm come from industries such as engineering, energy, construction, mining and technology.
Work Highlights
- Gibson Dunn successfully represented Chevron in Indonesia, where an NGO sued it over alleged environmental violations relating to oil remediation in Sumatra.
Strengths
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"The issues we face are complex and often very technical in nature. Gibson Dunn have always dealt with this in the most professional and satisfactory manner."
"Gibson Dunn are very good at interfacing on EPA issues."
"Gibson Dunn have an excellent service and thoughtful work product. They are always timely."
"The issues we face are complex and often very technical in nature. Gibson Dunn have always dealt with this in the most professional and satisfactory manner."
"Gibson Dunn are very good at interfacing on EPA issues."
"Gibson Dunn have an excellent service and thoughtful work product. They are always timely."
Notable Practitioners
Raymond Ludwiszewski acts for clients in civil and criminal enforcement actions, cleanups and mass tort claims.
"Ray is an excellent environmental litigator."
"Raymond is very experienced, an excellent negotiator and a great strategist."
Michael Murphy has a focus on environmental and other ESG issues. He advises clients on corporate transactions and compliance matters in corporate disclosures, policies, reporting and remediation projects.
Stacie Fletcher has experience representing a range of clients in agency enforcement actions, as well as complex environmental litigation.
"Stacie has strong client focus and an ability to translate complex legal topics."
"Stacie is a strong team leader, very knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with."
David Fotouhi is a litigator commended for his work representing clients in significant environment cases. He has expertise spanning all major environment statutes and regularly represents clients in EPA investigations.
"David Fotouhi has a deep understanding of environmental regulatory matters and a strong sense of how to persuade agency policymakers."
Peter Seley has expertise in mass tort litigation and regulatory compliance. He appears on behalf of energy and automotive clients before state and federal agencies.
"Peter is as smart as they come."
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