Environment: Mainly Transactional
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Debevoise’s environmental attorneys are an intrinsic part of the firm’s Corporate Department and advise on environmental issues associated with mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, financings and other corporate and real estate matters.
The firm is well-known for work in complex, cross-border transactions, many of which involve potentially significant environmental, health and safety issues at facilities all over the world. Such complexity demands substantial coordination and oversight, ensuring successful outcomes for our clients.
We leverage our market-leading expertise in high-stakes global transactions to offer a comprehensive suite of integrated services, including advising domestic and international clients on:
- Managing environmental liabilities and mitigating environmental risks associated mergers and acquisitions.
- Environmental aspects of securities offerings, including disclosure of environmental and climate change risks.
- Negotiating environmental provisions in financings.
- Environmental issues in workouts and restructurings.
- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.
- Disputes with regulatory authorities and private parties involving environmental matters.
We advise a diverse range of clients, including prominent private equity firms and industry leaders in the media, paper, chemicals and healthcare sectors, as to their most effective choices in addressing environmental issues.
Chambers Review
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP offer a highly regarded team closely associated with the firm's corporate group. Provides analysis and due diligence on a range of high-value transactions and financings. Advises a wide array of domestic and international clients, including private equity firms, large businesses and financial institutions. Notable strength in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, construction and real estate industries.
Work Highlights
- Debevoise & Plimpton LLP advised The Southern Cross Group on the environmental aspects of its sale of Esmax to Aramco.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Debevoise & Plimpton is knowledgeable and understands what is important."
"Debevoise & Plimpton has provided us with advice and support on a range of private M&A transaction work."
"Debevoise & Plimpton is knowledgeable and understands what is important."
"Debevoise & Plimpton has provided us with advice and support on a range of private M&A transaction work."
Notable Practitioners
Stuart Hammer leads Debevoise's Environmental Practice Group, focusing on environmental aspects of corporate transactions, including due diligence and enforcement. He is known for his nuanced regulatory understanding and site conditions expertise.
"Stuart has good relationships with his clients and ensures that any questions are addressed along the way."
"Stuart is highly responsive; he is knowledgeable about both environmental issues and market responses, providing practical and commercial advice."
"Stuart's technical skills and responsiveness are first-class."