Environment: Mainly Transactional
USA Guide 2024 : New York
Band 1
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Shearman & Sterling LLP performs environmental due diligence on finance transactions, such as capital markets deals, credit facilities and refinancings. Also offers environmental compliance and risk management advice on cross-border corporate and real estate transactions. Acts for financial institutions and companies with substantial commercial and industrial premises. Strong international presence in both the UK and the European Union.
Work Highlights
- Shearman & Sterling LLP represented Chesapeake Utilities Corporation in the definitive agreement to acquire Florida City Gas from NextEra Energy for $923 million.
Notable Practitioners
Kenneth Rivlin is highly regarded for his work advising on the environmental aspects of large corporate transactions.
"Ken understands how we work, our aims, our values, and this client service filters down through his team."
"Ken has a great practice. He's a very dynamic environmental lawyer."
"Ken is extremely approachable and seems very knowledgeable."
Jason Pratt advises clients on the environmental aspects of commercial transactions and has additional expertise in environmental issues arising from bankruptcy proceedings.
Felise Cooper specializes in the environmental aspects of M&A and other corporate transactions. She is looked to by large companies for her compliance advice.
Maria Christopher Bell is an up-and-coming partner with experience of environmental indemnity agreements and is well versed in dealing with the environmental aspects of mergers and acquisitions, project finance, ICM, and real estate deals.
"Maria is knowledgeable and quick to respond."
"Maria is very pragmatic and is able to deliver commercially minded results."
Ranked Lawyers at
A&O Shearman
New York