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| Holland & Hart | |
|---|---|
| Name | Holland & Hart |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Headquarters | Denver, Colorado, United States |
| Offices | 15 |
| Attorneys | ~575 |
| Practice areas | Corporate, Energy, Environmental, Natural Resources, Litigation, Real Estate |
| Key people | Managing Partner (varies) |
Holland & Hart is a U.S. law firm founded in 1947 and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The firm is known for practices in energy, natural resources, environmental law, corporate transactions, and litigation, serving clients across the Rocky Mountain region and nationally. It has expanded through regional growth and lateral hires to maintain a multidisciplinary platform advising public and private companies, governments, and nonprofit organizations.
The firm traces roots to post-World War II legal expansion in Denver, influenced by regional development projects such as the Interstate Highway System and the growth of the Petroleum industry in the Rocky Mountains. Early work included representation in resource and land-use matters tied to projects like the Bureau of Reclamation initiatives and litigation related to water rights influenced by doctrines from cases akin to Arizona v. California. During the late 20th century, the firm grew alongside regulatory frameworks established by statutes and agencies such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Environmental Protection Agency, and state public utility commissions. Expansion into the 21st century included mergers and office openings reflecting trends seen in firms like Latham & Watkins and Sidley Austin, while responding to market shifts from events such as the 2008 financial crisis and developments in the Hydraulic fracturing debate.
The firm’s practice areas span transactional and litigation work across sectors. Corporate and securities matters connect to markets regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and involve clients active on exchanges like the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ. Energy and natural resources work engages with the United States Department of Energy, oil and gas operators active in the Permian Basin, and renewable developers involved in projects akin to the Solar Investment Tax Credit incentives. Environmental and regulatory practices address compliance under statutes such as the Endangered Species Act and matters before agencies like the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Litigation and dispute resolution includes commercial litigation, antitrust matters under the Sherman Act, and appellate practice before courts including the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. Real estate, public finance, and tax practices serve municipal borrowers using mechanisms similar to municipal bonds and credit facilities influenced by rulings from the United States Supreme Court.
Headquartered in Denver, the firm maintains a footprint across the Mountain West and into Pacific and Mountain legal markets. Offices are located in cities with legal and energy hubs such as Salt Lake City, Boise, Billings, Jackson Hole, and Phoenix, connecting to regional industries including mining in Montana, agriculture in Idaho, and technology firms in Seattle. The firm’s presence in western urban centers allows interaction with state capitals—including Cheyenne and Helena—and state regulatory bodies. Nationally, it coordinates with clients and counterparties in major centers like New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Houston through cross-jurisdictional teams.
The firm has been involved in significant energy transactions, infrastructure financings, and environmental litigation. Work has included high-profile oil and gas asset sales resembling deals in the Permian Basin and renewables transactions comparable to utility-scale wind and solar project financings. Regulatory matters have involved contested proceedings before the Public Utility Commission panels in multiple states and appellate work addressing precedents cited from the Supreme Court of the United States and federal circuit courts. The firm has represented clients in disputes related to land and water rights with parallels to litigated matters invoking principles from landmark cases such as Kaltenborn v. United States-style property disputes and complex multiparty environmental cleanup efforts akin to Superfund settlements.
The firm is organized as a partnership with an elected management committee and a managing partner or chair overseeing strategic direction, similar to governance structures at firms like Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom and Hogan Lovells. Practice groups are led by chairs or practice leaders coordinating cross-office teams in areas such as energy, environmental, corporate, and litigation. Compensation and partner governance reflect market practices observed at national firms, with committees addressing recruiting, diversity, and finance. The firm participates in bar associations and professional organizations including state bar associations such as the Colorado Bar Association and national bodies like the American Bar Association.
Pro bono work and community engagement are concentrated on access-to-justice initiatives, nonprofit representation, and civic projects. The firm supports legal aid organizations, veterans’ services, and land conservation groups akin to The Nature Conservancy and state-focused trusts. Attorneys participate in advocacy before administrative agencies and provide counsel for community redevelopment programs modeled on federal initiatives such as the Community Development Block Grant program. Local community partnerships include collaborations with universities and legal clinics at institutions like the University of Colorado.
The firm has received rankings and awards from legal industry publications and organizations comparable to distinctions from Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and lists published by American Lawyer and Best Lawyers. Practice groups have been recognized for energy and environmental expertise, and attorneys have received individual honors such as listings in regional "Lawyer of the Year" compilations and peers’ polls administered by organizations like Martindale-Hubbell.