Environmental

Environmental issues affect virtually every aspect of a business or project in Hawaii.  Our firm offers decades of regulatory, transactional, and litigation experience in representing numerous industries and government agencies in connection with environmental issues.

Whether your project involves clean water, hazardous materials, air quality, shoreline erosion, or other environmental issues, Watanabe Ing can guide you through Hawaii’s complex maze of legal, regulatory and political pitfalls and challenges.  Our team is adept at navigating the framework of environmental, land use, and native Hawaiian laws and regulations that is unique to Hawaii.  With long-standing, effective working relationships with federal, state, and county agencies, Watanabe Ing can efficiently guide a project through the environmental review process for obtaining necessary approvals and permits.  Our team also has substantial experience in litigating highly technical environmental issues, defending legal challenges to permits, and representing clients in enforcement actions or other proceedings brought by federal and state agencies.