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Kirkland & Ellis

Climate Change

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Kirkland & Ellis

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Climate Change - USA - Nationwide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Kirkland & Ellis provides clients with a dedicated ESG team that draws on a strong bench of energy, environmental and litigation and governmental attorneys. The team has specific expertise in Carbon Market work, including climate fund formation, carbon offsetting and carbon credit work. The firm is also highlighted for its ability to guide clients through governmental investigations and regulatory compliance.

Work Highlights

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  • Kirkland & Ellis advised Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners on a joint venture with BKV dCarbon Ventures designed to expand BKV's portfolios of carbon capture projects.

Strengths

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  • Kirkland & Ellis is extremely analytical and thorough, the firm is not only well versed in the new laws that have been passed, but also provide color on how this may effect us going forward.

    Climate Change respondentUSA
  • Kirkland has both experienced, dedicated sustainability experts and a deep understanding of our business model.

    Climate Change respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Alexandra Farmer
    Band 2Alexandra Farmer

    Alexandra Farmer

    Alexandra Farmer is an expert in climate transactional work, including renewable acquisitions, carbon fund formation and disclosure regulations. She helps clients develop climate policies and commitments and advises on related risks, obligations and enforcements.
    • Alex is thorough and her insights are extremely valuable.

      Climate Change respondentUSA
    • Alexandra is very commercially savvy.

      Climate Change respondentUSA
    • Alexandra is my go-to for sound, informed advice in an area of law that is increasingly ambiguous.

      Climate Change respondentUSA

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