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Godfrey & Kahn, SC

Natural Resources & Environment

USA Guide 2026 : Wisconsin


Godfrey & Kahn, SC

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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

Band 2

Band 2


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

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  • Godfrey & Kahn represented Legacy Flexo Corp on the environmental due diligence in its sale of outstanding equity to Charter Next Generation.

Strengths

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  • The firm is highly responsive and always available when we need it.

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  • The firm's work is timely and accurate.

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  • The team has real world experience in how relevant regulations have been applied in real-world situations. Its familiarity with the regulations and regulators has allowed it to be incredibly effective in complex and sophisticated matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleArthur Harrington
    Senior StatespeopleArthur Harrington

    Arthur Harrington

    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 continues to be a trusted adviser and value-add to our team.

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    • Arthur's expertise is exceptional and his advice is always spot-on.

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    • He offers balanced thoughtful input and communicates difficult information the client needs to know.

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  • Band 3John Clancy
    Band 3John Clancy

    John Clancy

    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.

  • Band 3William J Nelson
    Band 3William J Nelson

    William J Nelson

    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 is organized, detail-oriented and knowledgeable about the various issues and matters he works on.

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    • He has a very thorough understanding of the regulatory process.

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    • Bill has an excellent demeanor. He is highly responsive and is very effective at navigating challenging situations.

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