Sitting with the wider energy, environment, and litigation group Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s practice handles chemical and pesticide compliance, redevelopments, natural resource assets, and health and safety mandates. At the helm of the practice is Bryan Keyt, based in Chicago, who fields a broad practice spanning management of risks and liabilities associated with air, water, and waste management, as well as, Superfunds, process safety and risk management, and occupational safety and health. Elsewhere in the Chicago office, Thor Ketzback focuses on the Clean Air Act and permitting, while St Louis-based Dale Guariglia works with chemical, mining, finance, and agriculture clients on counseling and enforcement on matters involving Superfund, Clean Air Act, and Clean Water Act. Splitting her time between Chicago and St. Louis, Erin Brooks advises the real estate, manufacturing, and fleet management industries on environmental, health, and safety mandates.
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Key clients
- Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc.
- Union Electric Company
- Monsanto
- Kerry, Inc.
- Duda Farm Fresh Foods, Inc.
- Greenfield Environmental Multistate Trust LLC
- Westchester Joint Water Works
- Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA)
- Success Academy Charter Schools
- Nutrien Ag Solutions, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising Kerry, Inc. in negotiations with the city of Montgomery Alabama regarding coming into compliance with wastewater permit effluent limits while continuing to operate the facility.
- Advising Chicago Blackhawk Hockey Team, Inc. regarding the environmental risks, liabilities and remediation issues associated with the $23.5M purchase of a 7 acre, “Brownfield” property.
Lawyers
Practice head
Bryan Keyt
Other key lawyers
Thor Ketzback; Dale Guariglia; Erin Brooks