The environmental enforcement and regulatory counselling practice group at McGuireWoods LLP handles compliance, permitting and auditing for land use, natural resources development and energy projects. The team is home to David Franchina, of the Charlotte office, who regularly handles regulatory and compliance for solid and hazardous waste as well as matters related to water and air pollution and Makram Jaber, who is a key contact in Washington DC for his deep experience handling Clean Air Act issues. With the hire of Adam Sowatzka from King & Spalding LLP, whose practice spans across air, water and waste issues, the firm has also strengthened its offering in Atlanta.
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Work highlights
- Served as lead counsel in the response to an incident where seven workers were exposed to hydrochloric acid during a maintenance activity at the Wacker facility in Charleston, Tennessee.
- Led an investigation into environmental regulations for The Home Depot, additionally assisting with the design, testing, and implementation of a company-wide program and electronic compliance system to ensure compliance with the RRP Rule.
- Served as lead outside counsel for Holcim regarding violations of the Clean Water Act.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
David Franchina, Makram Jaber, Adam Sowatzka