Charles T. Wehland (Chuck)

Partner

Chicago + 1.312.269.4388

Chuck Wehland advances the interests of clients in the energy industry by counseling and defending them in climate, sustainability, and environmental matters.

His work on transactions includes environmental diligence and negotiation of the environmental terms of transaction agreements in dozens of deals for facilities, including refineries, electric generating units, midstream gas processing units, exploration and production operations, manufacturing plants, and transportation operations.

Chuck frequently counsels energy sector clients on implementation of standards affecting the composition of their products such as the Renewable Fuel Standards (RFS) or Low Carbon Fuel Standards (LCFS). He advises companies on legal strategies related to greenhouse gas emissions and associated requirements.

Clients also turn to him for help in developing sustainability programs that implement environmental, social, and governance goals appropriate to the business. As a result, he is conversant in the relevant auditing and reporting criteria that can be used to measure progress toward those goals.

On the disputes side, Chuck's cases have established important precedents for Clean Air Act enforcement and cleanup matters under Superfund and hazardous waste laws.

Chuck regularly writes and lectures on environmental subjects. He is active in several bar associations, including the Environment, Energy and Resources Section of the ABA.