King & Spalding LLP

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The environmental team at King & Spalding LLP, which is highlighted for its 'in-depth technical expertise' and 'pragmatic and solution-oriented approach', is a popular choice for a range of contentious and advisory environmental mandates. Key areas of expertise include environmental and toxic tort litigation before administrative, civil and criminal courts; polluted sites management; environmental risk mitigation; and audits. The highly regarded Joëlle Herschtel heads the practice and draws on extensive expertise in litigation and counselling across the areas of environmental, toxic tort and energy law.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • ‘Joëlle Herschtel demonstrates exceptional availability and responsiveness.’
  • ‘High responsiveness and strong expertise in matters related to industrial environmental law: preparation of environmental permit applications, contaminated sites and soils.’

Key clients

  • ArcelorMittal Méditerranée
  • EXIDE

Work highlights

Representing Arcelormittal Méditerranée, operator of a steel plant in Fos, France, in a lawsuit initiated by residents in the surrounding area who claim that four industrial operators in the area are degrading air quality and harming their health.