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Environment | USA

Missouri: Kansas City & Surrounds

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. Lathrop GPM
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    Lathrop GPM
    Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Lathrop GPM has a Kansas City-based team which retains its impressive reputation as a top-tier firm in the market. It is sought out for work on large projects and has particular experience assisting with landfill issues, liability disputes, PFAS litigation and Superfund sites. The firm also holds experience in relation to compliance and enforcement matters, representing clients from a range of industries including real estate, agriculture, transport and finance.
  2. Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
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    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
    Environment
    2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years Ranked
    Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP boasts a market-leading team with a strong reputation for its litigious work, especially in the Superfund and contaminated water spaces. Sources are impressed by the firm's strength in handling complex environmental litigation, including class action lawsuits, liability issues and personal injury claims. The group offers a broad range of environmental services with experience that also includes regulatory and compliance capabilities.
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Band 2

  1. Polsinelli PC
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    Polsinelli PC
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 1 Years Ranked

    Polsinelli PC has a strong multidisciplinary environmental law practice. The firm is experienced in handling Clean Water Act matters and defending clients in EPA proceedings. The Kansas City-based environmental team is also involved in transactional mandates.

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    Spencer Fane LLP
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Spencer Fane boasts a recognized Kansas City-centered practice, renowned for its regulatory counseling and litigation. It advises clients on a range of environmental issues, including cleanup matters, compliance with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act and asbestos litigation. The group has a significant toxic tort defense and OSHA practice.
  3. Stinson LLP
    Environment
    2025 | Band 2