DEPARTMENT PROFILE

Nixon Peabody LLP

Environment

Band 3

Massachusetts

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What the team is known for

Stands out for its expertise in energy regulation and enforcement, and is particularly proficient at overseeing the environmental aspects of renewable energy projects. Frequently acts for clients in litigation and government investigations. Also adept at handling brownfield redevelopment, industrial permitting and land use matters. Provides counsel to clients in a broad range of sectors, including healthcare, biotechnology and manufacturing.

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Overview

Our nationally recognized environmental team helps clients spot and avoid present and potential environmental issues before they become big problems.

Whether you’re encountering serious environmental compliance issues, trying to protect yourself from acquiring environmental liabilities in a merger or acquisition or facing toxic tort or property damage litigation—we’re on the ground to guide you.

From regulatory counsel to transactions and litigation, we forge strategic and practical approaches that maximize opportunities and minimize risk. We join forces with our clients to understand their business drivers, predict future hurdles and move their business forward.

We offer our clients a highly qualified in-house team of environmental engineers and scientists. With every technically complex permitting, remediation and regulatory compliance issue, we go the extra mile for our clients.

We always have been and always will be pioneers in environmental law both in the U.S. and internationally.