Latham & Watkins LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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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

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.

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

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Notable Practitioners

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Robert Howard

Senior Statespeople

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

Band 4

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.

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

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Kelly E Richardson

Band 4

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.

Kelly is the smartest environmental lawyer I know.

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