DLA Piper LLP (US) excels in high-profile and complex environmental litigation, addressing issues like PFAS, microplastics, the environmental impact of products and environmental justice. With deep expertise across industries, it brings unique insights into regulatory matters, climate change, and sustainability. Notably, in the Washington DC office, Gwen Keyes Fleming, a former senior EPA official, offers strong experience in policy and enforcement. In San Francisco, George Gigounas offers standout expertise in the emerging field of environmental product impact and in sediment cleanup cases, where his work has earned significant recognition.
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Clients clés
- BASF Corporation
- Danone
- Northrop Grumman Corporation
- Pfizer Inc.
- Michelin North America, Inc.
- Lockheed Martin Corporation
- Baker Commodities, Inc.
- Kumho Tire Co. Inc.
- BAE Systems
Points forts
- Representing three defendants in a high-profile, first-of-its-kind litigation against the largest tire companies regarding 6PPD, a critical anti-degradation chemical used in nearly all tire formulations worldwide.
- Acting as PFAS counsel for BASF Corporation, the world's largest chemical producer.
- Representing Danone North America in three separate lawsuits alleging liabilities associated with plastic packaging.
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Gwendolyn Keyes
Responsable de la pratique
George John Gigounas; Gwendolyn Keyes