Clients seek out the assistance of the environmental group at K&L Gates for its deep knowledge of environmental and natural resources law, which includes natural resources damages, brownfield redevelopment and environmental justice. Newmark’s Brian Montag works with chemicals, construction and manufacturing clients, regularly assisting with issues to do with hazardous waste and product liability, while Craig Wilson, of the Harrisburg office, works handles environmental permitting and land development approvals for clients developing energy projects. In Seattle, Ankur Tohan counsels clients on compliance, with a strong focus on energy transition work.
Testimonials
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‘Significant regulatory and environment expertise in aquaculture, especially in California.’
‘The Regulatory practice in the Washington state office offers experience, necessary relationships and superb work while also balancing necessary work with budget. For many relationships relevant in the State, not every firm offers the necessary, long-standing relationships and knowledge of subject matter. ’
‘K&L Gates is a reliable resource for our HSE group, providing support primarily for regulatory and environmental compliance functions, but also contributing when other legal questions arise. Their insight is highly regarded. ’
‘Craig Wilson is our primary contact. He has extensive experience with our site and has a wealth of knowledge of site history in addition to his current regulatory insight. ’
Key clients
- CPV Renewable Power and Affiliates
- Olympus Energy, LLC
- New Jersey Asphalt Pavement Association (NJAPA) and New Jersey Concrete and Aggregate Association (NJCAA)
- Cooperating Parties Group (CPG)
- Mannington Mills
- Chemical Council of New Jersey
- 110 Sand Company
- Wild Seafood Company
- Weyerhaeuser - Water Rights
- James Hardie Industries PLC
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Brian Montag, Craig Wilson, Ankur TohanOther key lawyers
Timothy Weston, Stanford Baird, Tad Macfarlan