Environment: Mainly Transactional
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Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP has an experienced team skilled in a diverse range of environmentally impacted transactions and financings on both a national and international platform. Expertise includes disclosure and reporting requirements for capital markets transactions, complex M&A and project finance. Other areas of strength include know-how in environmental insurance issues and climate change regulations. Also houses a disputes team which frequently handles challenges to the allocation of environmental risk among private parties. Highly regarded for its work in the alternative energy space.
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"It's been seamless working with Davis Polk. It is a pleasure to work with people so professional who share the same work ethic."
"Davis Polk & Wardwell has worked on very large matters valued in the billions for Fortune 100 companies that involve cross-border aspects."
"Davis Polk is hard-working, engaging, and possesses a really impressive team."
"It's been seamless working with Davis Polk. It is a pleasure to work with people so professional who share the same work ethic."
"Davis Polk & Wardwell has worked on very large matters valued in the billions for Fortune 100 companies that involve cross-border aspects."
"Davis Polk is hard-working, engaging, and possesses a really impressive team."
Notable Practitioners
Loyti Cheng has over three decades of experience in environmental law. She has a particular focus on the environmental aspects of corporate transactions, including M&A, financings and real estate investments.
"She's fantastic, an excellent lawyer, super personable, and professional."
"The gold standard; Loyti Cheng is completely professional, has great client service, and is an outstanding lawyer."
"Loyti is wicked smart, knows the work inside-out, and has been doing this work for longer than anyone."
David Zilberberg is highly sought by clients from such industries as oil and gas and chemical manufacturing, to advise on the environmental aspects of high value transactions. He has indepth knowledge of consent agreements, ESG due diligence and contamination issues.
"David is very detailed in his work and seeks the best output for his clients."
"David was very attentive and knowledgeable. I liked his proactivity and ability to think outside the box."
Michael Comstock is an up-and-coming practitioner who assists on a number of environmental transactions.
"Michael is very communicative and detail-oriented, ensuring we meet all deadlines."
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