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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

About

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 - USA - Nationwide

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is a strong litigation group known for its CAA expertise. Frequently representing utilities and major energy industry players in disputes, the firm is also known for its experience in clean water, waste and climate change matters. The firm offers marked strength in legislative challenges at federal and state level, including representation of clients at the US Supreme Court. Hunton are further noted for its expertise in the construction, transportation and utility sectors.
Notable practitioners

Deidre Duncan is a key contact at the firm in Washington, DC.

Work Highlights

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  • Hunton Andrews Kurth successfully advocated for Turn 14 Distribution in litigation against the EPA and the California Air Resources Board enforcement actions against them.

Strengths

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  • The firm has an excellent knowledge base and the ability to make information understandable for the client.

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  • Hunton is very knowledgeable on EPA matters and learns quickly on very technical issues.

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  • Hunton has top legal minds, with great customer service and a very deep understanding of the inner workings at government agencies.

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Members

Provided by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

  • Clare Ellis

  • Samuel L. Brown

  • Shannon Broome

  • Andrew Turner

  • Chuck Knauss

  • Deidre Duncan

    Head of Department

  • F William Brownell

  • Brent A Rosser

  • Nash E Long III

  • Gregory Wall

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