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Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton is on the front lines of emerging environmental and climate change issues in the US Supreme Court and other federal and state courts; with federal and state regulatory agencies; and before the US Congress. The firm advises clients over the entire lifecycle of environmental and climate change issues, from initial legislative and policy developments, through implementation, compliance, project development, responses to enforcement actions and court challenges. Hunton provides counsel on the full range of traditional environmental matters, including air, water, natural resources, waste management, and site cleanup, as well as new areas of regulatory focus such as climate change mitigation, PFAS and other emerging chemicals of concern, environmental justice, energy transition, and sustainability and environmental, social, and corporate governance. In the context of climate change, the firm is a global leader advising clients on carbon markets and trading, climate disclosures, electrification of the transportation sector, and energy transition project development, including, for example, wind and solar, nuclear, carbon capture and sequestration, direct air capture, hydrogen, and associated infrastructure.

Chambers Review

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Environment - California

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP offers a full range of environmental capabilities to high profile clients from a variety of backgrounds, including the chemicals, manufacturing, automotive, oil and gas, natural resource and agricultural sectors. The firm is able to utilize the strength of its impressive national environmental law practice to represent and advise clients on the highest-stakes matters.

Work Highlights

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth defended Turn 14 Distribution, an aftermarket auto-parts distributor, against enforcement actions by US EPA and the California Air Resources Board.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Shannon Broome
2
Shannon Broome
2
Band 2
Shannon Broome comes highly commended for her work with oil and gas companies. She has particular expertise in emergency response and CAA issues.

Shannon is one of the best Clean Air Act lawyers in the state and country and brings knowledge for her diverse client background to help our industry in its advocacy and legal strategies.

Samuel L. Brown
3
Samuel L. Brown
3
Band 3
Samuel Brown has an acclaimed environmental practice, complemented by prior experience at the EPA. He is recognized for his representation of public and private sector clients on permitting and compliance proceedings, as well as for his experience on CWA and CAA matters.

Samuel has substantial state and federal expertise, particularly in matters of water law concerns.

He's a real expert at dealing with the EPA. He's very responsive, knowledgeable, and good to work with.

Clare Ellis
4
Clare Ellis
4
Band 4
Clare Ellis has notable skills in a range of environmental issues, including greenhouse gas emissions regulation and climate change litigation. She also has experience in CWA and CAA proceedings.

Clare is a very talented attorney with substantial expertise.

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Environment

Shannon Broome
2
Shannon Broome
2
Band 2
Samuel L. Brown
3
Samuel L. Brown
3
Band 3
Clare Ellis
4
Clare Ellis
4
Band 4

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