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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Environment - California

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins handles the full range of environmental issues, with a top reputation in air quality and climate change concerns. It is also recommended for toxic tort litigation, as well as white-collar criminal defense matters. Their expertise extends to insurance cases and the environmental implications of corporate transactions. It regularly represents clients before state agencies such as the California Air Resources Board, California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission. Client base includes large utilities, refineries, manufacturers and cleantech companies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins represented Montrose Chemical Corporation in litigation and administrative proceedings regarding the Montrose Superfund Site, which combined, encompass allegations by the government of more than USD1 billion in damages.

Strengths

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  • Latham & Watkins is very pragmatic, very keen and has deep insider knowledge of what is going on in the industry.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Robert Howard
    Robert Howard

    Robert Howard

    Robert Howard acts in prominent environmental litigation, including both civil and criminal proceedings in federal and state court. He also has expertise in contaminated property matters and public nuisance cases.
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  • Aron Potash
    Aron Potash

    Aron Potash

    Aron Potash offers broad expertise handling regulatory compliance, climate change and Superfund matters.

    • Aron is a strong negotiator on technical terms. He really gets into the details and understands the nuances.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Aron is an excellent lawyer. He takes the time to really understand the issues we face and develop solutions.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Kelly E Richardson
    Kelly E Richardson

    Kelly E Richardson

    Kelly Richardson is noted for his work on Superfund sites, handling both compliance and litigation pertaining to stormwater, wastewater and hazardous waste.

    • Kelly has vast experience.

      Environment respondentUSA

    • Kelly is the smartest environmental lawyer I know.

      Environment respondentUSA
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  • Benjamin D. Gibson
    Benjamin D. Gibson

    Benjamin D. Gibson

    Benjamin Gibson has notable expertise matters concerning contaminated sites and superfunds, as well as other environmental law issues.

    • Benjamin is an excellent lawyer.

      Environment respondentUSA
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