Environmental issues can significantly impact the success, timing, and cost of business transactions. Our environmental attorneys work closely with clients to identify and manage environmental risks in real estate, corporate, and energy transactions. We assist with environmental due diligence, negotiate environmental provisions in purchase and sale agreements, and ensure post-transaction compliance with federal and state regulations.
Whether a client is acquiring a property with a history of industrial use, selling a business that owns underground storage tanks, or financing a facility subject to ongoing remediation obligations, we help navigate the regulatory and liability landscape. We regularly advise on matters involving the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and state equivalents.
Our team evaluates Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, structures indemnities and escrows for known or potential contamination, and coordinates with environmental consultants to protect our clients’ interests. By addressing environmental concerns early in the deal process, we help reduce legal exposure and keep transactions on track.
