National companies turn to the environmental practice at Greenberg Traurig LLP for aid with manufacturing, energy, food, water, ESG, transportation and resources issues, from compliance and rulemaking right through to litigation. Leadership of the group is shared between David Weinstein who, operating from Tampa, is a name to note in toxic tort defence and product liability and Christopher Neumann, of the Denver office, who specialises in oil and gas, mining, hazardous waste and environmental incidents. Over in Miami, Kerri Barsh , is known by public and private clients alike for her experience with compliance and enforcement matters like permitting, product liability and infrastructure projects, whilst the New York-based Steven Russo‘s practice encompasses toxic tort litigation, permitting, energy and real estate law.

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Key clients

  • Xcel Energy
  • AES Corp
  • State of North Dakota
  • BP
  • National Grid
  • Atlantic Shores
  • Miami Freedom Park and Inter Miami CF Owners David Beckham and Jorge and Jose Mas
  • Constellation Energy

Work highlights

  • Providing legal counsel on Native American Tribal matters to Xcel Energy on two major proposed projects:(1) Colorado’s Power Pathway; and (2) the Unaweep Canyon Pumped-Storage Hydropower (PSH) Project.
  • Advised on the site rehabilitation plan for the Stadium complex for the Major League Soccer team owned by soccer legend David Beckham and Miami entrepreneurs Jorge and Jose Mas.
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David B. Weinstein, Christopher Neumann, Kerri L. Barsh, Steven Russo

Other key lawyers

David Mandelbaum, Christopher Bell