Brian Holland is a Partner in the Butte office and an Energy and Environmental Practice Group member. He previously served as leader of the group for many years. He is also a member of the Oil and Gas Practice Group.
Brian’s work focuses primarily on significant energy, natural resources or mineral-related projects and transactions, such as mining projects, renewable energy projects, power plants, pipeline projects, and oil and gas transactions. He provides support on related environmental issues and litigation, including CERCLA/Superfund and RCRA issues.
His work involves various aspects, including due diligence, permitting, transaction agreements, and condemnation. Brian assists clients in completing complex projects addressing complex issues. In addition, much of his recent practice includes significant environmental litigation and Superfund proceedings arising out of an historical mining district.
Brian’s approach to his work revolves around his clients’ needs and goals, striving to assist them in achieving their desired outcomes, often culminating in successful closings. With a focus always on his client’s best interests, he navigates complex transactions with a blend of enthusiasm and determination, finding enjoyment in solving the challenges they present.
Brian is a Butte native and joined Crowley Fleck in 2004 after serving as Senior Counsel with the Montana Power Company Legal Department, where he worked on various energy and natural resource related projects and transactions.
Outside of practice, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and friends. He also harbors a lifelong passion for sports, which continues to be a source of enjoyment and recreation in his leisure time.
The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, 2017-present
American Bar Association
State Bar of Montana
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
Brian has served on many community organization boards. He is the current Chair of the Board for the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives.
The Seminar Group: Complex Issues in Montana Wind Power, Permitting and Regulatory Oversight, Helena, MT (2013)
Issues in Condemnation, Private Developer Perspective of the Condemnation Process, Helena, MT (2012)
State Bar of Montana: Hot Topics in Oil and Gas law, Natural Gas Power Plant Development, Great Falls, MT (2008)
CERCLA proceedings and related environmental litigation for subsidiary of major mining company in large historical mining district.
Representation of major public mining company in nine-figure transaction for purchase of two large operating mines.
Local counsel for pipeline company in large interstate pipeline project – primarily advice and representation on land access matters (including easements, leases and condemnation) and state and local permitting.
Representation of party involved in large RCRA remedial action proceedings.
Representation of buyer in multiple acquisitions of natural gas operating interests.
Representation of buyer in acquisition of wind energy project.
Eminent domain proceedings – for mining company on major hard rock mining project; for electric transmission line company on major project; for pipeline companies on various large pipeline projects.
Representation of independent power developer on natural gas power plant project.
Local counsel on project involving decommissioning of natural gas fired power plant.
Local counsel on financing transactions – including due diligence – for power plant; hard rock mining; oil and gas; and renewable energy (wind) transactions.
Local counsel to buyer on acquisition of oil refinery.
Representation of seller in auction process to divest power generation; oil and gas; independent power; coal mining; and utility businesses owned by seller.
Due diligence (other than financing transactions) on large hard rock mine and various energy or natural resources projects.
Representation of developer of enhanced oil recovery (EOR)/CO2 project.
Local counsel providing assistance on proceedings or litigation involving large hard rock mine; including dispute over final reclamation costs and dispute over complex mining partnership agreement.
The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Transactions/UCC Law, 2017-present
American Bar Association
State Bar of Montana
The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law
Brian has served on many community organization boards. He is the current Chair of the Board for the Butte-Silver Bow Public Archives.
The Seminar Group: Complex Issues in Montana Wind Power, Permitting and Regulatory Oversight, Helena, MT (2013)
Issues in Condemnation, Private Developer Perspective of the Condemnation Process, Helena, MT (2012)
State Bar of Montana: Hot Topics in Oil and Gas law, Natural Gas Power Plant Development, Great Falls, MT (2008)
CERCLA proceedings and related environmental litigation for subsidiary of major mining company in large historical mining district.
Representation of major public mining company in nine-figure transaction for purchase of two large operating mines.
Local counsel for pipeline company in large interstate pipeline project – primarily advice and representation on land access matters (including easements, leases and condemnation) and state and local permitting.
Representation of party involved in large RCRA remedial action proceedings.
Representation of buyer in multiple acquisitions of natural gas operating interests.
Representation of buyer in acquisition of wind energy project.
Eminent domain proceedings – for mining company on major hard rock mining project; for electric transmission line company on major project; for pipeline companies on various large pipeline projects.
Representation of independent power developer on natural gas power plant project.
Local counsel on project involving decommissioning of natural gas fired power plant.
Local counsel on financing transactions – including due diligence – for power plant; hard rock mining; oil and gas; and renewable energy (wind) transactions.
Local counsel to buyer on acquisition of oil refinery.
Representation of seller in auction process to divest power generation; oil and gas; independent power; coal mining; and utility businesses owned by seller.
Due diligence (other than financing transactions) on large hard rock mine and various energy or natural resources projects.
Representation of developer of enhanced oil recovery (EOR)/CO2 project.
Local counsel providing assistance on proceedings or litigation involving large hard rock mine; including dispute over final reclamation costs and dispute over complex mining partnership agreement.
