Environment - Puerto Rico
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What the Team is Known For
McConnell Valdés boasts a market-leading environmental practice group with standout experience advising clients on regulatory matters before the Puerto Rico Energy Commission. The team boasts further skill representing clients in natural resources disputes, alleged groundwater contamination and environmental matters relating to fuel-handling facilities. The firm's clients include manufacturing, infrastructure, pharmaceutical and energy companies.
Strengths
MConnell Valdés' team is good for working with and alongside the local agencies. The lawyers do a pretty good job understanding what is a priority and what is not.
McConnell Valdés' lawyers truly feel like part of our team. Their opinion is well respected because of their ability to bring a 360-degree perspective when we face tough and complex decisions.
Work Highlights
McConnell Valdés advised Discovery Land Company on all the environmental due diligence, land use regulatory and permitting matters related to the purchase and development of a former US Naval base into residences, a golf course and a hotel.
Notable practitioners
Stellar partner Carlos Fernández-Lugo continues to elicit praise for his leading position in the Puerto Rican environment arena. He frequently assists clients from the oil and gas and energy sectors with groundwater contamination disputes, regulatory proceedings before the Puerto Rico Energy Bureau and the environmental implications of corporate transactions.
Carlos Fernández-Lugo is our go-to person for all environmental matters.
I can't say enough good things about Carlos Fernández-Lugo. He is a good guy and a very experienced lawyer.
Well-regarded partner Jorge García-Díaz garners recognition for his knowledge of the regulation of hazardous waste. He is also well placed to assist clients with permitting and natural resources disputes.
Jorge García-Díaz has extensive experience in regulatory matters governing our business.
