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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Environment: Mainly Transactional

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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

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About

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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.

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Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton LLP offers a highly regarded team closely associated with the firm's corporate group. It provides analysis and due diligence on a range of high-value transactions and financings and advises a wide array of domestic and international clients, including private equity firms, large businesses and financial institutions. The firm has notable strength in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, chemical, energy, construction and real estate industries.

Strengths

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  • The attorneys provide email updates in a very timely manner, with detailed, clear guidance and interpretation of the subject matter. They also hold external webinars on relevant topics that provide helpful information and position the firm as an industry leader in understanding and interpreting complex regulations.

    Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
  • I feel that Debevoise & Plimpton is sharp, responsive and cuts straight to the point. The attorneys know what they are doing and truly have the client's best interest in mind.

    Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
  • The Debevoise & Plimpton team is commercial, pragmatic and solutions-focused.

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  • The team has a deep understanding of how to work with consultants to optimize services and outcomes for clients.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Stuart Hammer
    Band 1Stuart Hammer

    Stuart Hammer

    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 is a highly responsive counsel who looks for practical solutions to complex issues.

      Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
    • Stuart is best in class when it comes to service and sensible, commercial advice.

      Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
    • Stuart is great. He is very knowledgeable about the business and is always able to be flexible and helpful.

      Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
    • Stuart is a seasoned environmental attorney who has substantial M&A experience involving most types of industries.

      Environment: Mainly Transactional respondentUSA
    • Stuart is a very competent and knowledgeable individual. He can be very thorough and is a pleasure to work with.

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