Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, Environment

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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 advised National Park Trust on its mitigation obligations. This involved evaluating statutory wetland mitigation requirements under the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and National Historic Preservation Act.

Strengths

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They provided excellent client service, a high level of expertise and attention to detail, along with responsiveness.

Environment respondent
USA

Hunton Andrews Kurth is very experienced on the most complicated and sophisticated matters, and is able to understand the business viewpoint as well as the legal one.

Environment respondent
USA

The team responds very quickly to our questions and individual company needs, and they are very personable.

Environment respondent
USA

They provided excellent client service, a high level of expertise and attention to detail, along with responsiveness.

Environment respondent
USA

Hunton Andrews Kurth is very experienced on the most complicated and sophisticated matters, and is able to understand the business viewpoint as well as the legal one.

Environment respondent
USA

The team responds very quickly to our questions and individual company needs, and they are very personable.

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.

Bill supports our mission with his expertise and connects us to his vast network.

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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's analytical abilities and policy analysis are second to none. I adore him. He is knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful.

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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.

Deidre is exceptional.

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Matthew Leopold

Band 4

Matthew Leopold is a respected attorney able to draw on considerable experience as a former EPA General Counsel. He is particularly notable for his expertise in natural resources and chemicals matters as well as his practice in regulatory advocacy.

Matthew is really thoughtful, excellent, strategic and creative.

Matt knows the agencies and law and has consistently provided significant added value.

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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 is very through and responsive.

Andrew is excellent.

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