In the areas of environmental and natural resources law, few firms match DGS lawyers for their record and experience.  We advise American and foreign firms on environmental issues, mining investments and operations, and oil and gas projects.

Consistent with the firm's rich heritage in natural resources law, lawyers in the international group have assisted clients with mining and oil and gas projects throughout the world. Our environmental group is experienced in all areas of environmental law.  We handle water and air quality issues, land reclamation matters, hazardous waste and major Superfund cases (both civil and criminal), as well as matters involving occupational health and safety.

DGS lawyers have counseled companies operating under the environmental, mining, and oil and gas laws of the U.S., Canada, Australia, Benin, Indonesia, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, Somalia, Poland, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Tunisia, Algeria, Romania, United Kingdom, The Netherlands and France.