Shipman & Goodwin LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

About

Provided by Shipman & Goodwin LLP

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.

Chambers Review

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Environment - Connecticut

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Shipman & Goodwin advises on a wide range of environmental issues including health and safety, energy and land use. It is highly respected for its coverage of matters such as property transactions involving contaminated land, remediation and the defense of natural resource damage claims. The firm is also strongly praised for its relationships with state and federal agencies on regulatory compliance matters.

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Work Highlights

Shipman & Goodwin advised an infrastructure investment firm on the purchase of a 4.8-gigawatts generation portfolio totalling $760 million.

Strengths

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Shipman & Goodwin's attorneys are well versed in the law and have common sense. They have done all that I have asked for and their advice has been spot on.

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I appreicate Shipman & Goodwin's understating of business objectives, their accessibility, efficiency and forthrightness.

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Shipman & Goodwin is well informed, well connected, and has a deep bench of subject matter experts.

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S&G has deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Connecticut as well as great relationships with Connecticut regulators. They also understand the nuance of a complex commercial transaction.

Environment respondent
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Shipman & Goodwin's attorneys are well versed in the law and have common sense. They have done all that I have asked for and their advice has been spot on.

Environment respondent
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I appreicate Shipman & Goodwin's understating of business objectives, their accessibility, efficiency and forthrightness.

Environment respondent
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Shipman & Goodwin is well informed, well connected, and has a deep bench of subject matter experts.

Environment respondent
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S&G has deep knowledge of the regulatory landscape in Connecticut as well as great relationships with Connecticut regulators. They also understand the nuance of a complex commercial transaction.

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Notable Practitioners

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Aaron Levy

Band 1

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

Aaron Levy is a top-tier practitioner!

Aaron can absorb an impressive amount of detail. He is able to do ten different things at once, and it feel like he's part of the team.

Aaron Levy advocates for his clients. He is very technically strong and very conscious of the fee structure with clients.

Aaron is great. He is responsive, smart and up to speed on legal developments, and he provides commercially reasonable answers. He is great – a really smart lawyer who I would recommend to others.

Aaron Levy combines a deep knowledge of Connecticut environmental law with a refreshingly commercial approach. He's responsive, timely and, perhaps most important, enjoyable to work with.

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Andrew N Davis

Head of Environment

Band 1

Andrew Davis provides a strong offering in a range of environmental affairs, often acting for clients in site remediation and on associated disputes.

Andrew Davis is an excellent environmental lawyer.

Andrew Davis has always been very helpful. He is super responsive and very commercial, and we have never had any issues.

Andrew Davis is a distinguished leader in environmental law and policy, offering us invaluable guidance and support.

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Alfredo Fernandez

Band 3

Alfredo Fernandez enjoys a burgeoning reputation for his expertise in environmental law, advising clients on a broad spectrum of regulatory, transactional and disputes work, particularly for manufacturing clients.

Alfredo Fernandez is an excellent environmental lawyer.

Alfredo Fernandez's proactive approach and in-depth knowledge not only enhance compliance but also ensure a safe and healthy learning environment for us.

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Matthew Ranelli

Band 3

Matthew Ranelli is a well-known litigator highlighted for his expertise in environment law.

Matthew Ranelli is detail-oriented and methodical. He takes the client interests as his own. Matt can handle everything – and very effectively!

Matthew Ranelli provides a lot of depth and experience on projects.

Matthew Ranelli has deep expertise that his colleagues, clients and partners have tapped into on many projects. He is a key contributor to Shipman's environmental practice.

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