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Environment - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP is a veteran of the California environmental arena and federal cases, well known for providing a broad range of services for notable clients. The firm is experienced in litigation, rulemaking and compliance matters across all environmental spheres, with substantial experience in air quality, Superfund and energy cases. Latham & Watkins is also noted for its counsel on environmental issues affecting corporate transactions, acting for a range of purchasers, sellers, investors, borrowers and lenders. Former senior US government officials bolster the firm's environmental legislation and regulatory practice which is further noted for providing greenhouse gas emissions advice.

Notable practitioners

James Arnone in Los Angeles and Janice Schneider in DC are key contacts in the environment group.

Work Highlights

  • Latham & Watkins represented Beazer East Inc. in multiple matters connected to the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York.

Strengths

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The team are very good working with counterparties and thinking of commercial solutions.

Environment respondent
USA

They are super responsive and very client-oriented.

Environment respondent
USA

The team can take a step back to think holistically and then factor in the different pieces and options, all the while keeping their client's interest top of mind.

Environment respondent
USA