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Paul Hastings LLP

Environment

USA Guide 2026 : California


Paul Hastings LLP

Rankings

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Environment - California

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Paul Hastings LLP offers a versatile regulatory practice with a deep bench experienced in dealing with environmental agencies. The firm is acknowledged for its strength in regulation, policymaking and project development, and it offers top quality expertise in land use permitting, as well as in hazardous material and air quality matters. The team has specialist knowledge of wildlife law surrounding renewable energy projects. It also highly recommended for brownfield transactions and climate change issues.

Work Highlights

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  • Paul Hastings represented Ecobat in multiple litigation and regulatory matters concerning its lead-acid battery recycling facility.

Strengths

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  • The Paul Hastings team provides in-depth knowledge of the law and years of practical experience. It also has keen insight into the business needs of its clients.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings' work product is consistently excellent. It understands and incorporates our practical and business necessities into its analysis and recommendations.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings has great customer service.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings team combines deep knowledge of the law with significant experience on high-stakes and complex projects.

    Environment respondentUSA
  • Paul Hastings has a very deep bench with numerous specialty experts.

    Environment respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Christopher Carr
    Band 1Christopher Carr

    Christopher Carr

    Christopher Carr handles environmental permitting proceedings for energy and projects companies, regularly defending clients in project approval disputes, with particular expertise in the Endangered Species Act.

    • He is highly skilled lawyer. He is always helpful in finding out of the box solutions to issues and has been instrumental in helping us navigate some complex regulatory issues.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • He provides thoughtful strategic advice and demonstrates deep knowledge on a range of environmental and land use matters.

      Environment respondentUSA
    • Christopher is an excellent attorney.

      Environment respondentUSA
  • Band 3Navi Dhillon
    Band 3Navi Dhillon

    Navi Dhillon

    Navi Dhillon's commendable practice spans regulatory approvals on renewable energy projects, as well as high-stakes litigation. He also demonstrates notable expertise in ESA and CEQA, representing private clients, as well as local municipalities in California.
    • He provides thoughtful strategic advice and demonstrates deep knowledge on a range of environmental matters.

      Environment respondentUSA

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