Natural Resources & Environment | USA

Holland & Hart remains a clear market leader for environmental law in Utah thanks to its deep bench of specialist attorneys, several of whom previously held posts with state and federal regulators. The team covers all aspects of the field, with particular strengths in water rights, air quality compliance and issues arising from Utah's hazardous materials laws. Its clients include municipalities and national corporations. The firm offers significant abilities handling litigation matters as well as providing regulatory advice.

Parsons Behle & Latimer maintains its leading position in the Salt Lake City market, fielding one of the largest environmental law practices in the Mountain West. The firm assists national and international clients with a range of matters, including air and water quality, public lands work and project permitting issues. It utilizes its extensive experience advising on site cleanup and redevelopment matters and is also experienced in representing clients in environmental litigation.

Dorsey & Whitney is particularly recognized for its work advising mining, energy and public lands clients on corporate financing issues. The team also has experience in an extensive range of other natural resources and energy matters, including regulatory permitting, compliance work, cleanups and remediation projects. It is also well placed to handle environmental disputes.

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is a Utah-based firm undertaking high-profile environmental work throughout the USA. The team's experience covers a range of environmental and natural resources work, including regulatory and enforcement issues. It is especially noted for its transactional expertise in the mineral and precious metal arenas, while also offering additional strength in handling water rights and land use matters.

Dentons has a recognized environment department with notable expertise in water rights and land use mandates. It is well placed to advise on compliance and enforcement issues, as well as representing clients in transactional mandates and litigation. The team's further capabilities include handling environmental cleanups.

Ray Quinney & Nebeker has a particularly strong CAA practice, with additional expertise in oil and gas matters. The firm also has experience in water rights and hazardous materials issues, as well as tribal consultation and historic preservation mandates. It maintains a solid roster of clients including leading oil and gas companies and various state departments.

Snell & Wilmer is a notable regional presence offering considerable expertise in mining, water and general environmental issues. The team regularly assists with environmental litigation relating to federal land use and is also experienced advising on renewable energy issues. It represents manufacturing and mining companies and clients in the regulated energy sector.