The environmental law practice at Cox, Castle & Nicholson specialises in brownfield site clean up and redevelopment, hazardous waste, endangered species, water and air pollution and permitting for renewables. Robert Doty leads the group from San Francisco, working with manufacturers, government agencies and financial institutions on the contaminated site clean up and redevelopment, alongside Perry Hughes, of the Los Angeles office, who is a key point of contact for clients looking for advice on real estate liabilities, namely regarding acquisitions, developments or financing of contaminated sites.
Testimonials
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‘The CCN team are experts not just in the nuance of environmental issues but also as strategic guides to complex land use and entitlement processes. They see the whole picture and are able to recommend the best course of action.’
‘Preston Brooks is a unique talent in complex environmental law. He is able to see the whole chessboard, negotiate effectively, and move people to a favorable place for his client's benefit. He is a valued strategic advisor.’
Key clients
- The Boeing CompanyLennar Homes
- Prologis (via a subsidiary named Palmtree Acquisition)City of Lynwood, California
Work highlights
- Representing Stonehill Capital Management LLC (through an entity named Blue Ox Holdings LLC) in a matter that involves the acquisition of an infamous nearly 1000-acre property in Santa Clarita, California (northern Los Angeles County), where Stonehill Capital Management LLC (through an entity named Blue Ox Holdings LLC) will be able to complete the last phases of environmental remediation and proceed with redevelopment of the property.
- Representing The Boeing Company on all issues related to remediation of their Santa Susana Field Laboratory, including RCRA, CERCLA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species, and CEQA matters.