Among the most dramatic and rapid development in the legal, political, and business landscape worldwide has been the increase in focus on environmental and climate issues. 

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth is well positioned to represent the emerging group of clean technology companies focused on a better environment, fuel efficiency and cleaner air and water.  Representing emerging technology companies has been the firm's core competency since its founding in 1975, and we have counseled many of today's leading companies in bringing their breakthrough technologies to market. 

We counsel companies and entrepreneurs creating and commercializing clean technologies in a wide variety of industry segments, including renewable energy (such as wind, solar, ocean, biomass, biofuel, and geothermal); fuel cell, battery, and other energy-storage technologies; distributed power generation systems; software, sensors, and controls; and grid management/interface enhancements.

Our clean technology and renewable energy practice is built on the firm's history and leadership in representing innovators of all stripes, whether from universities, corporate spinoffs, private laboratories or the proverbial garage. We also  bring to the table our industry-leading expertise in venture capital, technology transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and real estate law. This array of experience and expertise makes for strong across-the-board representation for companies creating innovative clean technologies.