Legal and strategic issues related to public lands and natural resources can be difficult to navigate, with competing priorities, multiple permits and a wide range of stakeholders involved. We offer comprehensive representation related to the use and protection of our natural resources and public lands. Our clients’ interests cover a wide spectrum, from oil and gas and mining to renewable energy sources to water and wildlife from oil and gas to renewable energy sources to water to wildlife.

Our practice rests on WilmerHale’s recognized strengths in public policy, project permitting and development and dispute resolution. This breadth of experience equips us to guide clients through all stages of a  matter, including project design, stakeholder engagement, permitting and environmental review, policy advice, and litigation. With lawyers based in Boston, Washington DC, Denver,  San Francisco and Europe, our team understands the challenges specific to different regions and jurisdictions, both domestically and abroad. We also have decades of experience working with key regulatory agencies, including the US Department of the Interior, the Army Corps of Engineers and the US Forest Service.