Environment: Mainly Transactional
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Chambers Review
Kirkland & Ellis is highly regarded for its strength in advising companies and financial institutions on complex transactional matters. The firm represents clients from such sectors as automotive, chemicals, energy and pharmaceuticals. The team is experienced in advising clients on environmental due diligence pertaining to cross-border transactions and also fields expertise in litigation and enforcement matters.
Work Highlights
- Kirkland & Ellis advised Brookfield Infrastructure Partners on its definitive agreement with Intel Corp to jointly fund Intel's under-construction semiconductor fabrication facility in Chandler, Arizona. The team managed all environmental aspects of the acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Kirkland & Ellis has unmatched capability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a measured, timely and practical way."
"No matter the tight deadline, Kirkland's attorneys are able to meet it and are always available to answer questions or hop on a call to discuss."
"Kirkland & Ellis has the most incredible breadth and depth of bench to meet any environmental need."
"Kirkland & Ellis has unmatched capability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a measured, timely and practical way."
"No matter the tight deadline, Kirkland's attorneys are able to meet it and are always available to answer questions or hop on a call to discuss."
"Kirkland & Ellis has the most incredible breadth and depth of bench to meet any environmental need."
Notable Practitioners
Sara Webber has experience handling the environmental aspects of transactions, including M&A, securities offerings and bankruptcies for buyers, lenders, underwriters and investors.
"Sara is very good at considering practical solutions."
Stefanie Gitler is commended for her expert handling of environmental due diligence and compliance in large corporate transactions.
"Stefanie is the gold standard in environmental law. She seamlessly blends deep legal expertise with real-world practicality."