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Environment: Mainly Transactional - USA - Nationwide
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman offers notable expertise in environmental risk identification and management of potential liabilities, related to corporate transactions such as M&A, joint ventures and financings. Often assisting financial institutions, public sector clients and multinational corporations on environmental investigations, the firm additionally advises on insurance and related proceedings. The team are also highlighted for capabilities in climate change and environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement actions, as well as complex litigation involving contaminated properties.
On 1 May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Notable practitioners
Based in New York, Ken Rivlin is a key contact at the firm.