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Environment | USA

Connecticut

The environment chapter features both litigation and advisory/transactional support to clients. This includes general corporate issues (eg, due diligence on mergers), the development of brownfield sites, and pollution issues. 'Traditional' environment work includes regulatory compliance, litigation and enforcement actions related to air, water, wetlands, waste and endangered species. We also feature advice to corporate and financial clients on the environmental aspects of M&A, financings, securities offerings and other transactions, which involve due diligence and environmental insurance issues.

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Band 1
  1. Pullman & Comley, LLC
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    Pullman & Comley, LLC
    Environment
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Pullman & Comley is a strong performer across a range of matters including brownfield remediations and enforcement defense. Particular experience advising on large-scale renewable energy projects, such as solar power plants. Offers close relationships with state and federal agencies. Clients include energy companies and developers.
  2. Robinson & Cole LLP
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    Robinson & Cole LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Robinson & Cole remains a sophisticated environmental offering, with expertise across a broad range of environmental law matters. Areas of focus include brownfield redevelopment, due diligence, enforcement defense and permitting. Additionally provides support for environmental litigation, including disputes related to Superfund sites. Diverse client base includes heavy industries, utilities and pharmaceuticals.
  3. Shipman & Goodwin LLP
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    Shipman & Goodwin LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Shipman & Goodwin 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.
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Band 2
  1. Brown Rudnick LLP
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    Brown Rudnick LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Brown Rudnick has an experienced and talented bench of practitioners, respected for its expertise across a diverse spectrum of environmental work such as due diligence, brownfield redevelopment and enforcement actions. Noted expertise in the energy space, particularly in regulatory and permitting matters.
  2. Day Pitney LLP
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    Day Pitney LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Day Pitney offers a well-respected environmental law practice with particular specialization in matters pertaining to the energy and natural resources sector. Additional areas of expertise include wastewater matters and handling enforcement actions involving state and federal agencies. Also assists in environmental due diligence pertaining to real estate and corporate transactions, as well as operational compliance advice.
  3. Murtha Cullina LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
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    Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey is an esteemed team that advises on notable Connecticut-focused environmental mandates. Advises clients on a broad array of matters including regulatory issues and remediations. Stands out for its transactional work which sees it advising asset managers on the acquisition of properties with significant environmental concerns.
  2. McCarter & English, LLP
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    McCarter & English, LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    McCarter & English is known for its expertise in remediation, wetlands development and enforcement actions, among other matters. Particularly robust in transactions where environmental regulations are a prominent consideration. Especially knowledgeable about the Connecticut Transfer Act and the remediation and sale of polluted land. Strong client roster consisting of both public and private sector entities.
  3. Halloran & Sage LLP
    Environment
    2023 | Band 3
  4. Winnick Ruben Hoffnung Peabody & Mendel LLC
    Environment
    2023 | Band 3