Latham & Watkins LLP’s environmental litigation practice is a leader in the US, with extensive experience in key legal and regulatory matters such as climate change, air and water quality, toxic torts, and energy law. It is recognized for its cutting-edge, diverse expertise, advising clients on significant issues at both federal and state levels. Its litigation team is known for handling high-profile environmental disputes for major corporations, including General Dynamics. Its strength is further enhanced by the addition of former senior US government official Janice M. Schneider , in Washington DC and Thomas Pearce, in New York, who offer invaluable insights into regulatory and legislative matters. Mary Rose Alexander , a prominent trial lawyer, represents Fortune 500 companies in complex litigation, including product liability, class actions, toxic torts, and environmental cases, with a proven track record in multi-state, multi-plaintiff cases. Robin M. Hulshizer specializes in toxic torts, greenwashing claims, and Superfund cost recovery. Alexander and Hulshizer both sit in the Chicago office. Also of note is Stacey VanBelleghem , in Washington DC, who has experience with the Clean Air Act and the Endangered Species Act.
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Distinctions
La satisfaction du client
Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
- 'The team I work with seems to be well-staffed and knowledgeable in the subject matter, particularly pesticide, biotech, and environmental laws and regulations relevant to our business. Their expertise makes them stand out among others I've worked with.'
- 'Stacey Van Belleghem is who I work with most. She is extremely knowledgeable and responsive, and is very skilled at working with in-house clients and balancing risk and business need. She is reliable and will suit her advice and work product to what is needed. She also pulls in others who add value as necessary and looks for ways to be most efficient.'
Clients clés
- Montrose Chemical
- Ørsted A/S South Fork Wind Project Offshore Wind Litigation
- Ørsted Revolution Wind Offshore Wind Litigation
- General Dynamics
- Gopher Resources
- Ørsted A/S Ocean Wind 1 Project Offshore Wind Litigation
- Monsanto
- Clorox
- NCAT
- Dow
Points forts
- Representing Monsanto and a coalition of agricultural and business groups’ in their challenge to California's Proposition 65 cancer warning requirement for glyphosate under the First Amendment.
- Representing Montrose Chemical Corporation of California in litigation and administrative proceedings regarding the Montrose Superfund Site in Los Angeles.
- Representing Ørsted in litigation challenging the nascent offshore wind industry in the US.
Avocats
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Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Thomas Pearce
Responsable de la pratique
Janice Schneider; James Barrett
Autres avocats clés
Mary Rose Alexander; Robin H Shulshizer; Stacey VanBelleghem; Thomas Pearce