Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP‘s administrative law team is active on environmental issues, from policy to litigation, both in the US and globally. The team guides clients through a range of challenges, including air, water, waste, chemicals, and climate change, offering expertise in environmental permitting, enforcement, and complex disputes. Deidre Duncan, leads the environmental practice, specializing in water, natural resources, and regulatory compliance, including Clean Water Act permits, NEPA, ESA, and endangered species issues, with a focus on energy transition and carbon capture. Also leading the practice is Eric Murdock – a veteran environmental attorney with great experience in compliance, transactions, and litigation. The pair sit in the Washington DC office. Samuel Brown, a former EPA attorney, based in San Francisco, co-leads the firm’s energy transition practice, advising clients on decarbonization, renewable energy, and ESG risks. Clare Ellis has assisted a diverse set of clients with navigating complex environmental laws and focuses on transportation and energy project planning.
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‘The Hunton team is very committed to helping us achieve our goals and doesn't stop with the representation at hand; they're constantly peering around the corner to anticipate challenges and risks for us as a client. ’
‘Very smart, capable, and responsive. And fantastic to work with as human beings - I truly enjoy our partnership.’
‘The HAK litigation team is very experienced and knowledgeable regarding which arguments to include in briefs and can articulate the arguments extremely well. The briefs prepared are very professional and their knowledge of case law to use as references as great. I believe they provide the best arguments for industry that any law firm can provide. I would highly recommend them.’
Key clients
- NWP 12 Litigation Group
- Marathon Petroleum Corporation
- State of West Virginia
Work highlights
Representing Marathon Petroleum Corporation in more than 20 climate change-related cases across various US jurisdictions.
Advising large government entity with respect to several complex matters involving chemicals, water regulation, and climate change.
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Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Deidre Duncan
Eric Murdock
Other key lawyers
Samuel Brown
Clare Ellis