Holland & Hart LLP, Natural Resources & Environment

About

Provided by Holland & Hart LLP

Environmental laws are among the most complex. We help clients comply with regulations, and build solutions that support their businesses.

Environmental law is a cornerstone of Holland & Hart. Our team of more than 100 environmental attorneys develops solutions that enable clients to successfully operate within complex and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Not only does our team have experience in virtually all environmental and natural resources statutes, we actively foster and maintain relationships with federal and state regulators and policymakers throughout the country. Many of our environmental attorneys have served in key policy development and enforcement roles with federal and state agencies, including the EPA. We have the credibility with decision-makers needed to resolve conflicting interpretations of regulations and develop innovative solutions that allow clients to achieve their business objectives.

Known for building strategies that protect and further clients’ interests, we help at all stages of project development and operation in environmental and natural resource matters. From rulemaking and legislative advocacy, to compliance counseling, to navigating complex permit approval processes, to defending multimillion-dollar enforcement and citizen suit actions, Holland & Hart delivers solutions to routine challenges and landmark environmental matters.

Chambers Review

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Natural Resources & Environment - New Mexico

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Holland & Hart LLP enjoys a strong reputation for regulatory and compliance work in the oil and gas industry, bolstered by the firm's impressive offering on a nationwide level. The well-established practice has notable output in contamination and property-related litigation. The team has further capabilities in National Priorities List investigations and Superfund sites. The firm offers additional expertise in water rights, air permitting, natural resources and Native American law. Its lawyers regularly represent clients before administrative bodies such as the New Mexico Oil Conservation Commission.

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Work Highlights

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Holland & Hart LLP defended Anschutz Exploration Company in several pieces of federal litigation brought against the US Bureau of Land Management and the Department of the Interior by environmental non-governmental organisations.

Strengths

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"The Holland & Hart team is very responsive."

Natural Resources & Environment respondent
USA

"The team is able to handle extremely complex regulatory and litigation matters."

Natural Resources & Environment respondent
USA

"The Holland & Hart team is very responsive."

Natural Resources & Environment respondent
USA

"The team is able to handle extremely complex regulatory and litigation matters."

Natural Resources & Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Michael Feldewert

Band 1

Michael Feldewert is a notable natural resources-focused attorney who regularly represents clients before state agencies. He especially focuses on oil and gas regulatory issues.

"Mike is a problem-solver. He works for creative solutions."

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Adam G Rankin

Band 2

Adam Rankin is a well-regarded natural resources attorney, noted for his expertise in oil and gas-related matters. He is experienced in advising key oil and gas regulators in New Mexico, as well as energy companies.

"Adam provides a great service."

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