Climate Change

National Chambers and Partners USA

Climate Change (Band 3)

The Firm: Climate change work is a natural extension of this firm’s considerable expertise in air matters. The recent arrival of Jeff Holmstead, formerly of the EPA, has substantially boosted the team’s knowledge of the area and rapidly elevated the profile of the practice. The firm’s historical prowess in legislative and lobbying matters ensures that advising clients on emerging policy proposals comes easily to the team, and it is presently counseling numerous clients on the impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in Massachusetts v EPA. Its long-standing presence in the energy sector in Texas sees it advise utilities, refiners and several oil companies on climate change litigation and corporate disclosure matters. Dynergy recently retained the group to respond to the New York Attorney General’s subpoena concerning public disclosure of climate change risk. Clients applaud its deep expertise in policy matters, describing it as “an efficient and well-connected team that thinks outside of the box on legislative issues.” Jeff Holmstead and Scott Segal are two of the main contacts for the department.