DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Shipman & Goodwin LLP

Environment

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Band 2

Connecticut

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What the team is known for

Advises on a wide range of environmental issues including health and safety, energy and land use. Respected coverage of matters such as property transactions involving contaminated land, remediation and the defense of natural resource damage claims. Strongly praised for its relationships with state and federal agencies on regulatory compliance matters.

Strengths

"It is a true team in every sense of the word," comments an interviewee, adding: "They are proactive in their approach and have the ability to bring in additional experts."

Work highlights

Successfully defended the Town of Colchester against a claim that the town failed to correct an inaccurate FEMA flood map.

Notable practitioners

Aaron Levy is a well-respected practitionerwith an established environmental practice. He frequently represents manufacturers, healthcare clients and public bodies in remediations, due diligence and federal compliance matters.

Andrew Davis provides a strong offering in a range of environmental affairs, often acting for clients in site remediation and on associated disputes.
"He brings a holistic view to a project, beginning with the end goal of a transaction in mind." "He offers high-level guidance and support when dealing with questions and concerns."

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Overview

Assists businesses, state and local government agencies and individuals with regulatory compliance, environmental permitting, financing, and business and real estate transactions. •
Unique national practice experienced in facilitating conveyance of contaminated properties and environmental management of large remediation projects.
Provides guidance on all major federal and state environmental programs, including solid and hazardous waste, coastal zone management, tidal and inland wetlands and watercourses, water quality, and stormwater management.
Extensive experience in state and federal courts with cost recovery actions, insurance matters, underground storage tanks, toxic torts, and the state and federal Environmental Protection Acts.