Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP‘s New York-based environmental practice is known for its focus on sustainability, greenhouse gas issues, and ESG issues. In this context, the team regularly provides counsel to a diverse clientele, including public and private companies, asset managers, financial services firms, covering the entire spectrum of ESG-related concerns. This spans ESG reporting, risk and compliance matters, and structuring of ESG-related credit facilities. The practice is jointly led by William J. O’Brien, noted for his expertise in restructuring, financings, M&A, and securities offerings, and Julia Quigley, who routinely advises clients in the healthcare, energy, and infrastructure sectors on complex M&A, litigation, and restructuring transactions.
Key clients
- Carrier Global Corporation
- Chevron Corporation
- Crestview Partners
- Douglaston Development
- General Electric
- KPS Capital Partners
- Lehigh Hanson
- Resolute Forest Products
- Revlon
- Safe Fleet
- Talen Energy
- Westemoreland Mining
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William O’Brien