Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP serves a diverse client base across the industrial, manufacturing, energy, and conservation sectors, offering expertise in air, natural resources, water, and chemical matters. The practice is jointly led from the Washington DC office by Eric Murdock and Deidre Duncan. Murdock is a seasoned practitioner in environmental compliance and risk management, while Duncan is known by clients for her knowledge of water and natural resource compliance and permitting matters. Other notable practitioners at the DC office include Kerry McGrath, a natural resources and environmental lawyer who assists clients on environmental statutes including the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act; Matthew Leopold, who handles air quality, chemicals, and hazardous substances and site cleanup mandates; and Charles (Chuck) Knauss , who advises energy, automotive, and manufacturing clients on compliance and risk management. Over in San Francisco, Shannon Broome co-chairs the ESG and climate change practice, advising renewables, manufacturing, and oil and gas clients on regulation and risk management. Also operating out of the San Francisco office is Samuel Brown, who focuses on the development and implementation of corporate climate change-related strategies, and Clare Ellis, whose knowledge of emission credit and trading programs positions her to advise the transportation and energy sectors.
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‘Extremely knowledgeable regarding the regulations and outcomes across the US. Valuable in the environmental decision-making space.’
‘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.’
‘HAK has incredible attorneys who are knowledgeable about regulations and can give advice on compliance with permits. They are responsive, friendly, and provide exactly the information needed to make good decisions. The team's strengths are intelligence, excellent writing skills, communication, and trustworthiness.’
‘Andrew Turner, Kerry McGrath, Karma Brown, and Brian Levey are outstanding attorneys that provide timely responses to questions and provide advice on compliance with permits. I am very satisfied with their services and would highly recommend them.’
'They are responsive, friendly, and provide exactly the information needed to make good decisions.'
Key clients
- American Iron and Steel Institute and United States Steel Corporation
- Air Permitting Forum and Auto Industry Forum
- Coalition Work
- National Park Trust
- Texas Oil and Gas Association, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advises a large government entity with respect to several complex matters involving chemicals, water regulation, and climate change.
- Represents a national manufacturer of premium dairy products in a government investigation and enforcement action related to hazardous waste compliance.
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Practice head
Eric Murdock; Deidre Duncan
Other key lawyers
Kerry McGrath; Matthew Leopold; Charles (Chuck) Knauss; Rachel Saltzman; Shannon Broome; Samuel Brown; Clare Ellis