Nossaman LLP

Nossaman LLP is a go-to legal partner for various clients in the renewable energy sector - encompassing wind and solar developers, national utilities, and tax investors - advising on a range of due diligence, permitting, and environmental issues, including permitting and compliance challenges under significant regulations such as the Endangered Species Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and Clean Water Act. The team’s involvement extends to federal wildlife law, land-use, and right-of-way issues. Leading the team from Seattle, Sven Brandt-Erichsen advises on permitting, compliance, and regulatory development matters in both federal and state courts. In Austin, Brooke Marcus brings her expertise as a renewable energy specialist, providing invaluable support in natural resources and environmental aspects for renewable project financing, while Rebecca Hays Barho is recognized for her substantial contributions to the preparation and negotiation of numerous habitat conservation plans. The team further comprises Ben Rubin in Los Angeles, who chairs the firm’s environment and land use group, and Paul Weiland in Irvine, an expert in environmental permitting, regulatory affairs, and litigation matters spanning California and nationwide.