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. Also recommended for toxic tort litigation, as well as white-collar criminal defense matters. Expertise extends to insurance cases and the environmental implications of corporate transactions. 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 LLP represented Clorox in lawsuits filed by NGOs regarding plastic pollution in the world's oceans and whether product labeling with claims of being “recyclable” are misleading.

Strengths

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"Latham & Watkins has been a valued partner helping us navigate some of the regulatory complexities around environmental regulations, specifically California issues."

Environment respondent
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"Whenever we need to call on its roster of experts, even when the matter is relatively obscure, it is there, knowledgeable, and efficient in delivering needed information in a timely manner."

Environment respondent
USA

"Latham & Watkins has a global perspective and is very connected in its local jurisdictions."

Environment respondent
USA

"Latham & Watkins has been a valued partner helping us navigate some of the regulatory complexities around environmental regulations, specifically California issues."

Environment respondent
USA

"Whenever we need to call on its roster of experts, even when the matter is relatively obscure, it is there, knowledgeable, and efficient in delivering needed information in a timely manner."

Environment respondent
USA

"Latham & Watkins has a global perspective and is very connected in its local jurisdictions."

Environment respondent
USA

Notable Practitioners

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Robert Howard

Band 2

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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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.

"He is extremely smart, brings something to the table you didn't think of, always has added wisdom and is an incredible leader of the team."

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