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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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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.

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Environment - California

Band 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

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  • 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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  • The firm has excellent knowledge of the Clean Air Act, its history and the impact of various policy positions on the industry. The lawyers are easy to work with.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Its very strong California and federal environmental law practice make Hunton a top choice for large projects in California that require substantial state, local and federal experience.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Hunton Andrews take a creative approach with deep research and background to support our matters.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Shannon Broome
    Band 2Shannon Broome

    Shannon Broome

    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.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Samuel L. Brown
    Band 3Samuel L. Brown

    Samuel L. Brown

    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.

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

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 4Clare Ellis
    Band 4Clare Ellis

    Clare Ellis

    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.

      Environment respondentUSA

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