Environment: Mainly Transactional
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Latham & Watkins LLP offers a New York City-based team with a long-standing practice advising on the treatment of environmental liabilities and risk in corporate and real estate transactions. Noted for deep expertise with regard to Superfund proceedings, compliance with all relevant state and federal statutes concerning toxic emissions and enforcement actions filed by government agencies. Outstanding national reputation in emerging climate change and emissions issues.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins LLP advised Apollo Global Management on environmental and antitrust aspects of its bid to acquire Mexico Foods Parent, and its subsidiary El Rancho Supermercado in Texas.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Latham is top-notch at handling complex matters. Just the sheer breadth of its firm and the experienced attorneys it has meant that it was really able to grasp a lot of different pieces and bring it to our advantage."
"Latham & Watkins is very knowledgeable on Superfund issues. It is also well connected with New York and New Jersey remediation stakeholder groups."
"Latham is top-notch at handling complex matters. Just the sheer breadth of its firm and the experienced attorneys it has meant that it was really able to grasp a lot of different pieces and bring it to our advantage."
"Latham & Watkins is very knowledgeable on Superfund issues. It is also well connected with New York and New Jersey remediation stakeholder groups."
Notable Practitioners
Betty Moy Huber is co-head of the ESG Practice, and she acts for corporate clients in the environmental aspects of M&A, financing and corporate governance matters. She also has extensive experience managing environmental liabilities and environmental insurance matters.
"Betty is able to explain highly complex areas in a digestible manner."
"Betty is incredibly smart, dynamic and personable. She's a terrific negotiator."
David Langer focuses on the environmental aspects of corporate and real estate transactions. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in CERCLA, the Endangered Species Act, CWA and CAA issues.
"David provides solutions proactively as issues arise, ensuring a quicker resolution of matters."
Gary Gengel is a highly regarded environmental law expert who covers remediation, toxic torts and environmental compliance for clients in the automotive, chemical and food sectors.
"He's fabulous to work with; an innovator in his approach to transactions and risks."
"Gary Gengel is very strategic and he is supportive, day or night."
Jean-Philippe Brisson is able to advise on transactions across the environment sector, with particular skill on climate change matters.
"He is simply the best lawyer for environmental transactions, and certainly for cross-border carbon transactions."
"Mr Brisson is a creative thinker who's very client-focused, with broad knowledge of the carbon space."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
New York