Climate Change | USA

Hunton 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. The firm frequently engaged in regulatory advice and in developing compliance programs for clients in the energy, oil and gas and manufacturing sectors. Hunton regularly acts on multijurisdictional regulatory proceedings including providing representation before energy and environmental agencies in the US and EU.

Latham & 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. It is well known for government relations work and advocating on behalf of client interests, as well as delivering successful compliance programs. The team is expert on matters including litigation and carbon transactions and frequently acts for clients at the cutting edge of new environmental technologies.

Arnold & Porter is recognized for its handling of complex cases in relation to emerging climate change regimes. The firm's expertise includes greenhouse gas regulation of automobiles and related emissions litigation, and regularly assists a range of clients on carbon trading, renewable fuel standards and permitting under the CAA. It is also noted for providing counsel on green real estate projects and fuel efficiency regulations.

Bracewell 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, the firm frequently represents utilities, renewable energy companies as well as oil and gas companies before Congress and EPA. It is also known for its capabilities in the mining, industrial engineering and chemicals sectors. The group is further noted for expertise in greenhouse gas-related permitting work.

Covington & Burling LPP is noted for its expertise in legislative, policy and regulatory developments in the climate change sector, with particular expertise advising electric vehicle companies on novel issues. Additionally, the firm routinely assists on greenhouse gas standards for automobile and utility companies. It is further commended for carbon markets and greenhouse gas emissions work.

Baker Botts L.L.P. is able to handle a broad array of climate change matters, including policy input and related litigation. It provides regulatory advice to clients on carbon emission rules and pending GHG legislation and has demonstrated expertise in the New Source Review. The firm offers particularly deep expertise in electricity-related matters and is well known for its representation of clients in the energy and transportation sectors, and is able to draw on the support of a network of international offices.

Kirkland & Ellis provides clients with a dedicated ESG team that draws on a strong bench of energy, environmental and litigation and governmental attorneys. The team 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.

McGuireWoods 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. Its expertise involves regulatory counsel related to the Clean Power Plan and the group regularly advises major oil and gas companies as well as renewable energy developers, such as solar and wind clients. It is also noted for assistance with corporate transactions, providing counsel on the financing and project development of renewable energy operations.

Van 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. The firm's particular areas of expertise lie in emissions trading and California's Cap-and-Trade program. It is experienced with climate change issues pertaining to the oil and gas industry and power sector, and also well versed in mobile source greenhouse gas reviews for automobile companies. Van Ness Feldman provides expert advice to clients on policy developments under the Biden Administration.

Ardern Climate is a Chicago-based boutique offering significant expertise and longstanding experience in climate law and wider policy issues, with clients benefiting from a deeply knowledgeable team with a strong track record advising corporates, industry groups and public sector clients on global climate issues. The firm's work includes advising on compliance and implementation of global climate agreements, emissions trading, climate finance and wider regulatory and commercial matters.

Crowell & Moring LLP has a renowned group fielding experts in a number of different areas with impressive experience in rulemaking challenges and climate litigation. It 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, the group acts for clients in the implementation of regulatory compliance programs and has particular expertise in air quality regulation. It provides counsel for clients in sectors including utilities, oil and gas and industrial manufacturing.

Sidley 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. The group is known for representing clients in the utilities, oil and gas and forestry industries. Sidley Austin is particularly noted for experience handling climate change concerns for pipeline projects.