Preserving the Environment
Dechert LLP is committed to pro bono work supporting environmental causes.
The firm’s legal experts protect the environment, advocate for sustainable practices and represent non-profit organizations in conservation. Lawyers also advise on regulatory compliance and litigate significant environmental cases. They enforce environmental laws and hold corporations accountable for their environmental impact. The team also counsels organizations developing innovative solutions such as clean energy technologies and sustainable business practices, helping them navigate complex legal landscapes. This commitment to environmental causes reflects Dechert's broader dedication to social responsibility and justice.
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Dechert has worked with the Pinelands Preservation Alliance for over nine years to protect New Jersey’s Pinelands, leading to the termination of a proposed natural gas pipeline. They firm also works with the Plastics Treaty Legal Advisory Service, providing advice during negotiations of a new plastic pollution treaty. In other work, Dechert regularly provides legal advice to the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, a London charity promoting professional standards in environmental management.