Nossaman Again Recognized for Infrastructure, Environment, Renewable Energy and Eminent Domain Work in 2026
The Legal 500 recognized Nossaman in four practice categories for 2026: “Energy: Renewable/Alternative Power,” “Environment: Litigation,” “Land Use/Zoning” and “Project Finance: Infrastructure and PPP.”
Energy: Renewable Energy/Alternative Power
The Legal 500 features Nossaman for maintaining a strong environmental permitting and regulatory compliance practice that underpins the Firm’s renewable energy work. The Group advises developers and investors on project development, acquisitions and environmental matters across solar, wind and hydroelectric projects.
From Seattle, Svend Brandt-Erichsen focuses on permitting, compliance and regulatory issues affecting energy and natural resource developments. From the Texas office, Brooke Marcus assists renewable energy clients with compliance under key environmental statutes, including the Endangered Species Act and Clean Water Act. Also in Texas, Rebecca Hays Barho advises on natural resource and land use matters, with particular emphasis on federal environmental permitting and regulatory requirements that impact renewable energy projects.
Environment: Litigation
The Legal 500 highlights Nossaman for frequently engaging with public and private entities on a wide range of matters involving natural resource protection, conservation issues, and interactions with federal and state environmental protection regulatory agencies.
California partner Ben Rubin chairs the Environment & Land Use Group and counsels clients on the Federal and State Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the California Environmental Quality Act, among other laws. Also in California, The Legal 500 praises Paul Weiland for his work on wildlife permitting and litigation and identifies the Texas office’s Brooke Marcus as a key contact for natural resources litigation. From Seattle, Svend Brandt‑Erichsen litigates claims under NEPA.
Real Estate: Land Use/Zoning
The Legal 500 recognizes Nossaman for advising clients on high-profile residential, mixed-use and public infrastructure projects, with particular strength in development within the Coastal Zone. The publication also notes the Firm’s eminent domain work, with the team regularly supporting clients through pre‑condemnation planning.
Eminent domain specialist Brad Kuhn leads the team from Orange County and ranks as a “leading lawyer” in the category. As chair of Nossaman’s Eminent Domain & Inverse Condemnation Group, Brad advises public agencies and property owners on development projects. Also in Orange County, John Erskine serves as a best‑in‑class counselor for development teams and coastal homeowner associations on compliance with zoning laws, the California Environmental Quality Act, and the California Coastal Act. Managing Partner and experienced litigator David Graeler, based in Los Angeles, handles complex land acquisition and valuation disputes.
Finance: Infrastructure & PPP
The Legal 500 commends Nossaman’s public‑private partnerships work and praises the Infrastructure Group for maintaining a team that advises on matters spanning the full lifecycle of development and implementation across the U.S. The Group is led by Los Angeles‑based Elizabeth Cousins, whose practice state agencies frequently seek out for sophisticated financing, procurement and development expertise.
The Legal 500 notes that transport infrastructure projects feature prominently in the Group’s work, with the team regularly involved in airport projects, highways and bridge developments. The publication highlights Yukiko Kojima for representing public agencies on P3 and design‑build procurements and for advising private‑sector participants on selected mandates. It also lauds Andrée Blais for her work on procurement and contracting matters.
