Kirkland & Ellis LLP‘s environmental practice is noted for its litigation expertise combined with a robust environmental regulatory and transactional offering. The group regularly represents clients in civil, criminal, and administrative enforcement proceedings, with a particular focus on groundwater contamination cases. Nader Boulos takes point on commercial cases, handling environmental tort and product liability matters. Katrine Jakola adds further expertise in product liability, paired with aptitude in mass tort, contract disputes, and consumer claims, and Martin Roth acts for clients in an array of industries on complex commercial disputes. In Dallas, Kasdin Mitchell is recommended. All lawyers mentioned are based in Chicago unless otherwise stated.
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Key clients

  • BP America
  • Dow Chemical Company
  • E.I. Dupont de Nemours & Company
  • JMB Realty Corporation
  • Kimberly-Clark Corporation
  • Koppers Inc.
  • Syngenta
  • Vantage Specialty Chemicals

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Other key lawyers

Nader Boulos; Katrine Jakola; Martin Roth; Kasdin Mitchell