North America - United States • Environment
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Attracting state, national and international clients from across the industrial and energy sectors, the environmental team at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP is regularly called upon to assist with regulatory challenges related to environmental, climate change, natural resources and land law. In Los Angeles, Mark Elliott is recommended for his work with hazardous materials, soil, water, and air quality regulations, while Michael McDonough advises manufacturers, utilities, oil and gas and renewables clients on waste management issues. Margaret Rosegay, who splits her time between San Francisco & Silicon Valley, deals with solid and hazardous waste and water quality permitting and compliance issues, while in Washington DC, Jeffrey Knight attracts clients from across the energy, infrastructure, agriculture, construction and real estate spheres for his compliance and agency rulemaking portfolio. Amanda Halter is recommended, standing out for her ‘exceptional legal knowledge and strategic advice.’
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Testimonials
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‘Experienced, knowledgeable, savvy, commercial, and practical.’
‘Jeff Knight is an absolute pro. He's been working in this area for years, so his advice is thorough and practical. His advice is tempered by wisdom and experience. He also has an excellent feel for the commercial needs of his clients.’
‘It's clear the the members of the Regulatory Practice group have deep knowledge of trends, emerging issues and practices/procedures across all levels of government. Their advice is always practical, well-attuned the needs of our business. ’
‘Amanda Halter is exceptional when it comes to integrating her advice with our broader business objectives. She is a trusted advisor, whose recommendations are confidently accepted by both our legal team and our commercial teams.’
‘Exceptional legal knowledge, strategic and excellent communication skills.’
‘Amanda Halter- excellent listener, exceptional legal knowledge and strategic advice.’
Key clients
- Rust Movie Productions
- PBF Energy, Chevron, Valero Energy Corporation, Costco Wholesale Corporation and Pacific Atlantic Terminals LLC
- Western States Petroleum Association
- The Walt Disney Company
- California Chapters – Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries
- Solvay, Inc.
- The Kroger Company
- Pacific Gas and Electric Company
- Texas Oil & Gas Association
- Orsted
- Constellation Energy
- Freepoint Eco-Systems
- Teck Metals Ltd.
- Merichem Company
- Teck American Incorporated
- American Coke and Coal Chemicals Institute
Work highlights
- Assisted in the drafting, development, and submission of regulatory comments from the Texas Oil & Gas Association in response to the Texas Railroad Commission’s proposed amendments to 16 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 5. This work supports the establishment of a state regulatory framework to support the furtherance of carbon capture, utilization, and storage development in Texas.
- Assisting Orsted, the world’s largest offshore wind developer, in its efforts to secure the necessary permits and perform the requisite modelling to construct an offshore wind farm, called “Ocean Wind” off the coast of New Jersey.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Elliott, Michael McDonough, Margaret Rosegay, Amanda Halter, Jeffrey Knight