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Godfrey & Kahn’s Environmental Strategies Practice Group provides our clients with innovative approaches to their current and future environmental needs.

We have built our reputation for excellence and superior work on experience, knowledge, leadership and attention to detail. We consistently stay ahead of the curve in this ever-changing area. By doing so, we help our diverse clientele comply with regulatory obligations and prepare for changes in the environmental regulatory regimes.

Godfrey & Kahn provides a full spectrum of legal services to regulated entities for state and federal policies in areas such as air quality, water quality, waste management and site remediation. We are the leader when it comes to emerging issues like climate change, sustainable development initiatives and water quality trading. Bringing together multidisciplinary teams from across the firm’s many practice areas, we serve clients such as industrial corporations, Indian tribes, project developers, investors, and state and local governments.

Along with supporting our clients’ environmental needs, our attorneys are committed to improving the environment in the communities where we live. In addition to regularly providing pro bono environmental legal services to a variety of organizations, our attorneys serve on government advisory boards, environmental advisory boards and professional organizations.

For more information about our banking team, please visit: www.gklaw.com/Environmental-Strategies.htm

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Natural Resources & Environment - Wisconsin

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What the Team is Known For

Godfrey & Kahn, SC has a comprehensive environmental and natural resources group undertaking all manner of work including permitting, brownfield site matters and environmental enforcement actions. The team holds additional expertise in renewable energy and the interface of Native American law with environmental regulation. It advises on environmental litigation, as well as PFAS matters. Its lawyers cater to an array of clients, including industrial manufacturers and various public bodies.

Work Highlights

  • Godfrey & Kahn represented EnPro Industries in regard to legacy environmental remediation matters in East Troy and Necedah, Wisconsin.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Arthur Harrington
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Arthur Harrington is an accomplished lawyer who practices in both the environmental and energy spaces. His expertise covers Superfund sites, remediation and industrial site redevelopment, as well as permitting and environmental due diligence.

Arthur's exceptional professionalism and expertise are a source of confidence for us whenever we face complex environmental matters.

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John Clancy
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John Clancy assists clients with environmental and energy-related project development, financing and strategies. Clancy also represents clients in brownfield redevelopment, mining and landfill waste issues.

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William J Nelson
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William Nelson is held in high esteem for his abilities in environmental regulatory matters, including advising on permitting, development projects and regulatory investigations and enforcement.

Bill's knowledge of state agency, wonderful connections and practical approach are superb.

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Wisconsin

Natural Resources & Environment

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Arthur Harrington
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John Clancy
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William J Nelson
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