Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP has been highly active on air quality cases, including successful challenges to EPA regulations. Coupled with substantial experience in environmental enforcement actions, having defended clients in environmental cases before the US circuit courts of appeals and the US Supreme Court. Practice head Deidre Duncan, who operates out of Washington DC, is a key figure for water and natural resources matters, advising on Clean Water Act authorizations. Other key practitioners from the DC office include Kerry McGrath, who regularly supports clients on project development issues, Chuck Knauss, who is a name of note for climate change issues, and Andrew Turner, an expert in matters relating to the Endangered Species Act. Richmond-based Gregory Wall is knowledgeable on the approval of new chemicals and the regulation of existing chemicals under TSCA. Brian Levey and Todd Mikolop, acting out of DC, are noted for their work on federal permitting. Shannon Broome, across DC and San Francisco, and Clare Ellis, in San Francisco, are also recommended.