Ranking tables
Climate Change | USA
USA - Nationwide
Rankings overview for Departments
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Senior Statespeople
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Alexandra Farmer Kirkland & Ellis LLP6 Years Ranked
Craig Gannett Davis Wright Tremaine LLP4 Years Ranked
David McCullough Pillsbury3 Years Ranked
Ethan Shenkman Arnold & Porter3 Years Ranked
Joshua Bledsoe Latham & Watkins LLP4 Years Ranked
Tracie Renfroe King & Spalding LLP21 Years Ranked- Marisa Martin LewandowskiPollination Law
- Richard SainesPollination Law
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedHunton Andrews Kurth LLP has a leading litigation outfit known for representing major industry players in policy developments and major rulemaking challenges in the climate change space. Frequently engaged in regulatory advice and in developing compliance programs for clients in the energy, oil and gas and manufacturing sectors. Regularly acts on multijurisdictional regulatory proceedings including providing representation before energy and environmental agencies in the US and EU.
1 Latham & Watkins LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedLatham & Watkins LLP is celebrated for its breadth of practice, advising clients on a litany of climate change-related issues, ranging from air quality and renewable energy projects to green bonds. Well known for government relations work and advocating on behalf of client interests, as well as delivering successful compliance programs. Expert on matters including litigation and carbon transactions. Frequently acts for clients at the cutting edge of new environmental technologies.
Band 2
2 Arnold & PorterClimate Change2024 | Band 2 | 5 Years RankedArnold & Porter is recognized for its handling of complex cases in relation to emerging climate change regimes. Expertise includes greenhouse gas regulation of automobiles and related emissions litigation. Regularly assists a range of clients on carbon trading, renewable fuel standards and permitting under the CAA. Also noted for providing counsel on green real estate projects and fuel efficiency regulations.
2 Baker Botts L.L.P.Climate Change2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedBaker Botts L.L.P. is able to handle a broad array of climate change matters, including policy input and related litigation. Provides regulatory advice to clients on carbon emission rules and pending GHG legislation and has demonstrated expertise in the New Source Review. Offers particularly deep expertise in electricity-related matters and is well known for its representation of clients in the energy and transportation sectors. Able to draw on the support of a network of international offices.
2 Bracewell LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedBracewell LLP has a deeply experienced practice group with a history of representing industrial interests. Well known for its policy advocacy, as well as its representation of clients in challenging EPA rulemakings. Frequently represents utilities and oil and gas companies before Congress and EPA. Also known for its capabilities in the mining, industrial engineering and chemicals sectors. Further noted for expertise in greenhouse gas-related permitting work.
Band 3
3 Covington & Burling LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedCovington & Burling LPP is noted for its expertise in legislative, policy and regulatory developments in the climate change sector. Routinely assists on greenhouse gas standards for automobile and utility companies. Further commended for carbon markets and greenhouse gas emissions work.
3 Crowell & Moring LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedCrowell & Moring LLP has a renowned group fielding experts in a number of different areas. Impressive experience in rulemaking challenges and climate litigation. Frequently assists clients in the development of green energy projects and possesses significant know-how in trade incentives and in renewable energy credit swaps. Additionally acts for clients in the implementation of regulatory compliance programs. Particular expertise in air quality regulation. Provides counsel for clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas and industrial manufacturing.
3 King & Spalding LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 2 Years RankedKing & Spalding LLP draws on a broad range of expertise from offices across the US to serve clients. The firm regularly represents large industrial clients in government investigations, corporate disclosures and climate litigation. The group is further known for their work on carbon markets, including carbon credits and sustainable finance.
3 McGuireWoods LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMcGuireWoods LLP offers a skilled team in a broad range of climate change proceedings, including complex litigation related to fossil-fueled power plants under the CAA. Expertise involves regulatory counsel related to the Clean Power Plan. Regularly advises major oil and gas companies as well as renewable energy developers, such as solar and wind clients. Also noted for assistance with corporate transactions, providing counsel on the financing and project development of renewable energy operations.
3 Sidley Austin LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedSidley Austin LLP is an industry stalwart in the climate change arena, frequently tackling high-stakes litigation concerning significant regulatory changes. Brings international experience to bear on the US regulatory scene. Known for representing clients in the utilities, oil and gas and forestry industries. Particularly noted for experience handling climate change concerns for pipeline projects.
3 Van Ness Feldman LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years RankedVan Ness Feldman LLP offers a well-respected group with impressive experience representing clients' interests in significant rulemakings and advising on climate compliance and policy changes. Particular areas of expertise lie in emissions trading and California's Cap-and-Trade program. Experienced with climate change issues pertaining to the oil and gas industry and power sector. Also well versed in mobile source greenhouse gas reviews for automobile companies. Provides expert advice to clients on policy developments under the Biden Administration.
Band 4
4 Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedEversheds Sutherland (US) LLP draws on an international team to support clients across a range of regulatory, compliance and transactional matters. With a special expertise in Carbon Markets, it guides clients through carbon allowances, offsets and credits at a state and federal level, including California's Cap and Trade. The team is also known for its work in Renewable Natural Gas and Low Carbon Fuel Standards.
4 Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP is a respected climate change practice with a strong Los Angeles base. The firm advises a wide range of clients on strategic environmental counseling and crisis management. The practice is particularly renowned for assisting energy companies, as well as for its strength in litigation.
4 Kirkland & EllisClimate Change2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedKirkland & Ellis provides clients with a dedicated ESG team that draws on a strong bench of energy, environmental and litigation and governmental attorneys. The team at Kirkland has specific expertise in Carbon Market work, including climate fund formation, carbon offsetting and carbon credit work. The firm is also highlighted for its ability to guide clients through governmental investigations and regulatory compliance.
4 PillsburyClimate Change2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedPillsbury provides full service support on climate change matters. The team counsels on federal and state regulations, compliance and enforcement. The firm is known for its dispute practice challenging regulations at state and federal level, including appellate matters. The Pillsbury team is also highlighted for its work on state and federal Renewable Fuel Standards.
4 Vinson & Elkins LLPClimate Change2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedVinson & Elkins LLP has a strong practice group with considerable strength in the energy field. Handles a range of climate change-related proceedings, such as risk management and litigation regarding the cost of liability for damages. Capabilities include corporate transactional and governance assistance on low-carbon projects, particularly in relation to the decarbonization of the transportation industry. Also recognized for counseling clients on emerging energy technologies and renewable energy issues.