Chambers described the firm as a "go-to for major government investigations and catastrophic incidents in the US." One client noted: "They are extremely efficient and know how to work in stressful situations. This is the firm you want to bring in for any major incident; they really know environmental law in the US and they know how to work well with clients."

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Partner Devon Downs has experience dealing with incident response and workplace safety proceedings in the environmental space. She often acts for energy and manufacturing clients.

"She is very responsive and knowledgeable; an extremely valuable asset." "She is a nimble and quick thinker who is knowledgeable of how to deal with major incidents and works well with the technical people on site."

Mark Farley has a specialized practice in energy and environmental crisis management. He handles investigations and liabilities issues arising from significant accidents including fires, chemical explosions and toxic releases.

"He is highly regarded for his incident response work." "He is a go-to lawyer for large government investigations and incident response."

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