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Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York

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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins LLP offers a New York City-based team with a longstanding 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 represented Beazer East Inc. in multiple matters connected to the Gowanus Canal Superfund site in Brooklyn, New York.

Strengths

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The team can take a step back to think holistically and then factor in the different pieces and options, all while keeping their client's interest top of mind.

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They are super responsive and very client-oriented.

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The team are very good working with counterparties and thinking of commercial solutions.

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I am constantly impressed by the team's expertise on environmental and transactional law. They have deep knowledge on commercial matters related to environmental considerations.

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Notable Practitioners

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Betty Moy Huber
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Betty Moy Huber
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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.

Being commercially aware is among the chief attributes that add value to Betty's contributions.

Betty is a rockstar.

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David S Langer
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David S Langer
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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 is a great, smart and knowledgeable attorney.

David has a deep knowledge of environmental law and legal precedents.

He is very commercial, a unique thinker, and has a tireless work ethic.

David does an excellent job supporting our business needs.

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Gary P Gengel
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Gary P Gengel
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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 puts his calm demeanor, sharp intellect, and formidable legal skills to work in the service of his clients.

He knows the law very well, he is a quick study and a very effective and even-minded advocate. He is our first call on anything in that area.

Gary is so good with regulators, and an absolutely incredible resource.

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Jean-Philippe Brisson
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Jean-Philippe Brisson
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Jean-Philippe Brisson is able to advise on transactions across the environment sector, with particular skill in climate change matters.

Jean is solution-oriented and knows exactly what is going on in the market.

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Gary P Gengel
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Gary P Gengel
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Betty Moy Huber
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Betty Moy Huber
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David S Langer
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David S Langer
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Jean-Philippe Brisson
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