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Natural Resources & Environment - Alaska

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What the Team is Known For

Perkins Coie's celebrated Alaska legal team, backed by significant resources in other offices, offers expertise in environmental regulation and natural resources permitting on sizable mining projects. Also advises on high-profile contamination disputes and wastewater issues. Strong client base in the mining and oil and gas industries.

Work Highlights

  • Perkins Coie advised Teck Alaska on environmental issues concerning the proposed expansion of its Red Dog zinc mine in Northwest Alaska.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eric B Fjelstad
Eric B Fjelstad
Star Individuals
Eric Fjelstad remains a luminary figure in the energy and natural resources space. He is particularly noted for his strength in handling complex projects and related disputes.

Eric has a high level of experience and skill in dealing with natural resource issues with the State of Alaska.

He's got an incredible amount of legacy knowledge, as well as being highly respected in the industry.

He's incredibly knowledgeable on all legal matters affecting the state's resource development industry.

Eric is an excellent attorney with a great breadth of knowledge.

Elena Romerdahl
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Elena Romerdahl
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Up and Coming
Elena Romerdahl is well regarded for her expertise in regulatory matters within this practice area. She regularly assists clients from a range of sectors including mining and oil and gas.

She's a good business partner, who is thorough, careful and creative.

Elena has the expertise needed to navigate issues with permitting agencies and was also able to communicate information in a digestible format for those who weren't familiar with the process.

Elena is a star. Her subject matter expertise is incredibly high and she is thoughtful and strategic lawyer.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Eric B Fjelstad
Eric B Fjelstad
Star Individuals
Elena Romerdahl
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Elena Romerdahl
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Up and Coming