Latham & Watkins LLP, Environment | Chambers USA Profile

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Environment - New York

Band 2

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. It is 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. The firm has an outstanding national reputation in emerging climate change and emissions issues.

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Work Highlights

Latham advised Carlyle and Cogentrix Energy on environmental aspects of the $3 billion sale of Cogentrix Energy to Quantum Capital.

Strengths

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Latham & Watkins has a deep bench of environmental law experts. Their ability to translate laws and regulations into actionable business decisions is unparalleled.

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The Latham & Watkins team is distinguished from others by its focus on integrated strategy development among various components of the specific case. The team continually looks two steps ahead to develop the most effective strategy.

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The team at Latham & Watkins has very sophisticated thought processes and is a very connected group.

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Latham & Watkins has never failed to bring diverse, well-informed perspectives to the table.

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Latham & Watkins has a global reach and a very commercial approach to transactions. The team communicates effectively with all of the stakeholders and finds creative solutions.

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Latham & Watkins has a deep bench of environmental law experts. Their ability to translate laws and regulations into actionable business decisions is unparalleled.

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The team at Latham & Watkins has very sophisticated thought processes and is a very connected group.

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Latham & Watkins has never failed to bring diverse, well-informed perspectives to the table.

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Latham & Watkins has a global reach and a very commercial approach to transactions. The team communicates effectively with all of the stakeholders and finds creative solutions.

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Notable Practitioners

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Betty Moy Huber

Band 1

Betty Moy Huber is 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 always attuned to deal dynamics and eager to identify client needs. She is exceptional at delivering effective outcomes and solutions by relying on her extensive environmental and sustainability expertise.

Betty is a true expert in the field; she has practical knowledge of market practice and spots issues right away. She has seen it all and has good gut instincts.

Betty is excellent. She is strong on conventional environmental issues and also ESG matters.

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David S Langer

Band 1

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 very experienced and is one of the best environmental lawyers I have worked with.

David is one of the very best in the private equity M&A advisory space.

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Gary P Gengel

Band 1

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.

Gary Gengel is efficient and knowledgeable and he takes the time to dig into specific circumstances.

Gary is the consummate dean of environmental lawyers, and one of the most experienced in the field. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table to drive results.

Gary is one of the most trusted practitioners in the industry. His strategic focus is second to none.

Gary Gengel consistently exhibits a high level of knowledge and sophistication in developing strategies.

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Jean-Philippe Brisson

Band 3

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

Jean-Philippe is invaluable and has extensive experience working with high-emitting sectors, government officials and other non-profits. I have not encountered anyone who closely matches his expertise in climate policy.

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Thomas Pearce

Up and Coming

Thomas Pearce represents clients across a variety of industries in environmental and toxic tort litigations. He is also noted for his expertise in environmental regulatory and transactional issues.

Thomas Pearce immerses himself into a case and constantly exhibits an unmatched level of detail and knowledge about the issues. He is always available to respond to client inquiries with well thought-out legal and strategic advice.

Thomas is the kind of lawyer who can do both environmental litigation and very complex regulatory work, particularly dealing with the EPA.

Thomas is a bright guy and is very efficient.

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