Natural Resources & Environment | USA

Holland & Hart remains a clear market leader for environmental law in Utah. Deep bench of specialist attorneys includes several who have previously held posts with state and federal regulators. Covers all aspects of the field, with particular strengths in water rights, air quality compliance and issues arising from Utah's hazardous materials laws. Clients include municipalities and national corporations. 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. Assists national and international clients with a range of matters, including air and water quality, public lands work and project permitting issues. Utilizes extensive experience advising on site cleanup and redevelopment matters. 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. Also has experience in an extensive range of other natural resources and energy matters, including regulatory permitting, compliance work, cleanups and remediation projects. Also well placed to handle environmental disputes.

Parr Brown Gee & Loveless is a Utah-based firm undertaking high-profile environmental work throughout the USA. Experience covers a range of environmental and natural resources work, including regulatory and enforcement issues. Especially noted for its transactional expertise in the mineral and precious metal arenas. Offers 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. Well placed to advise on compliance and enforcement issues, as well as representing clients in transactional mandates and litigation. Further capabilities include handling environmental cleanups.

Ray Quinney & Nebeker is a particularly strong CAA practice, with additional expertise in oil and gas matters. Also has experience in water rights and hazardous materials issues, as well as tribal consultation and historic preservation mandates. 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. Regularly assists with environmental litigation relating to federal land use. Represents manufacturing and mining companies and clients in the regulated energy sector. Also experienced advising on renewable energy issues.

Stoel Rives is well placed to advise on both transactional and litigation mandates in the environmental and natural resources space. Handles regulatory and compliance issues for notable corporations as well as permitting and land use matters in the energy and utilities sectors. Also very experienced in mining and water rights matters. Additionally assists manufacturing and energy companies with environmental audits.