Holland & Hart Adds Project Development Lawyer to Anchorage Office

The law firm of Holland & Hart added Jim Shine, an experienced Alaska project development attorney, to its Anchorage office as Of Counsel, enhancing the team guiding clients through regulatory and environmental review for permitting on state and federal lands.

From his experience working in the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, with oversight over mining and oil and gas development, Shine has in-depth knowledge of how decisions are made and how to help position clients for success. His professional background with upstream oil and gas producer Hilcorp Alaska allows him to understand how companies evaluate investment and development opportunities. He has a strong background conducting due diligence for oil and gas acquisitions and receiving regulatory approvals from state and federal agencies. Shine also has extensive experience working with local governments and Alaska Native Corporations, and he serves as a board member of the Resource Development Council for Alaska.

“I’ve long admired Holland & Hart’s reputation for excellence and the depth of expertise of this talented team,” says Shine. “This is dynamic time for development in Alaska, with opportunities for traditional extractive industries as well as advancements in energy utilization such as hydrogen hubs and carbon capture. I’m excited to re-enter private practice and the chance to collaborate with attorneys, like Jon, to develop strategies that facilitate energy clients’ project development objectives.”