Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Dechert’s team has a deep bench with years of experience counseling companies regarding PFAS litigation and transaction issues, including in connection with complex mass tort and class-action litigation, legislative and regulatory compliance issues, public and government relations, pre-investment risk analysis, and business transactions.

Our longstanding work in this highly technical area has given us experience with many of the nation’s leading experts in the PFAS space. Our understanding of the science, case law and legal developments, and significant experience enables us to assist stakeholders across diverse industries and operations.

Dechert’s team has the expertise to defend, counsel, and perform risk assessments for companies at all stages of federal and state environmental litigation, assist with developing a consistent communications strategy, and coordinate advice on the multitude of legislative and regulatory issues facing stakeholders today.

Selected Experience

Global and national chemical manufacturers and processors as national counsel in defense of class actions and individual personal injury and property damage suits arising out of the presence of perfluorooctanoic acid in the groundwater and municipal water supplies.
Private equity firms in counseling related to potential PFAS litigation and regulations.
Firefighting foam manufacturers in product liability actions brought by individual, municipal, and putative class plaintiffs.