Environment
USA Guide 2024 : Georgia
Band 1
Contact number
+1 404 572 4600Chambers Review
King & Spalding represents global energy companies, local governments and large developers in an array of environmental issues including brownfield redevelopment, CWA permitting and regulatory compliance. The firm also assists on toxic torts disputes and enforcement actions. It has particular capabilities in wastewater and stormwater issues and further strength in the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented The Renco Group and Doe Run Resources in a suit brought by Peruvian children alleging injury from arsenic, lead and other emissions in Peru.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Matters are handled very well by King & Spalding."
"Matters are handled very well by King & Spalding."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Henderson has significant experience handling environmental disputes, including toxic tort litigation. He is well versed in wastewater discharge and industrial emissions matters.
"He's got an extremely good knowledge of laws across the state and federal level. He's also extremely practical in how he approaches lawsuits, knowing how to get an efficient resolution for the client."
"He is a treasure, an excellent environmental litigator and a lawyer with a great breadth of knowledge in environmental law."
Nicholas Howell focuses his practice on toxic tort litigation and property devaluation matters concerning water and air pollution, soil erosion and other instances of environmental damage through industrial activity.
"Nick is a star. He is great with the judge, jury, witnesses and clients."