Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Environment

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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 - District of Columbia

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Hunton Andrews Kurth has an outstanding department with a top-class offering in compliance counseling and policymaking. It has a leading litigation team acting in high-profile class actions and challenges against new environmental regulations. Waste, water, air and mining are among the team's many areas of expertise. The firm regularly works with those in the real estate, retail, energy and transportation sectors. The team additionally offers expertise advising clients on the ESA regulations, representing clients in related litigation and rulemaking issues. Hunton Andrews Kurth has an excellent track record on multijurisdictional disputes before agencies in the USA and EU.

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Work Highlights

Hunton Andrews Kurth acted on behalf of the American Forest and Paper Association in a challenge to the Environmental Protection Agency's position on the definition of "new" industrial boilers.

Strengths

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The firm is exceptionally good at thinking strategically about what needs to be done.

Environment respondent
USA

Hunton Andrews Kurth provides great analysis, is detail-oriented and is strategic in its thinking about issues.

Environment respondent
USA

The firm is exceptionally good at thinking strategically about what needs to be done.

Environment respondent
USA

Hunton Andrews Kurth provides great analysis, is detail-oriented and is strategic in its thinking about issues.

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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F William Brownell

Senior Statespeople

William Brownell advises on regulatory and contentious matters arising under the full spectrum of major environmental statutes and often works with clients in the utility and energy spaces.

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Chuck Knauss

Band 1

Chuck Knauss has a national reputation for CAA regulation, handling litigation and counseling clients in the oil and gas, automotive and transportation sectors.

Chuck Knauss is exceedingly good at getting the full picture, thinking strategically and mastering the detail.

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Deidre Duncan

Band 2

Deidre Duncan has a reputable practice acting for oil and gas pipeline companies and trade associations in relation to CWA and ESA matters. She is adept at handling a range of environmental compliance and litigation proceedings.

She is an excellent attorney, wonderful at mentoring other folks and someone I'd call if I had a question, I really like her a lot.

Deidre Duncan is really capable of moving difficult complex matters forward effectively. She is a very precise lawyer, able to understand what clients are seeking and what they need.

Deidre is trustworthy and will connect you with the right expertise, offers very practical solutions and is very knowledgeable of what the industry is doing.

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Andrew Turner

Band 6

Andrew Turner is an experienced lawyer commended for his Clear Water Act expertise. He is further noted for counseling large clients on endangered species and natural resource-related matters.

Andrew has a good understanding of the regulatory process and is very available and responsive.

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