Environment: Mainly Transactional
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 2
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Chambers Review
White & Case LLP advises public and private bodies on environmental regulation and transactional matters. Frequently represents energy, chemical and pharmaceutical companies on a range of matters including M&A, financings and public offerings. Additionally draws on significant knowledge on climate change regulations and offers clients a strong environmental litigation team. Litigation work frequently relates to contaminated sites, environmental compliance and insurance coverage issues.
Work Highlights
- White & Case LLP represented Hess Corporation in its $750 million acquisition of 37.5 million jurisdictional carbon credits from Guyana. These credits were aimed at protecting forests to combat climate change.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A very good firm with a strong reputation."
"White & Case has a really impressive global reach."
"A very good firm with a strong reputation."
"White & Case has a really impressive global reach."
Notable Practitioners
Hayden Baker draws on his extensive environmental knowledge and corporate background to support clients in M&A, energy, infrastructure, and financing, advising private equity investors and financial institutions across diverse transactions.
"Hayden Baker is a really good attorney."
"Hayden is very responsive and makes us feel we're first in line."
Seth Kerschner is looked to for his environmental liability and risk advice. He regularly engages with clients participating in large energy and infrastructure projects.
"His work product is of high quality."
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