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.

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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

Other key lawyers

Julia Quigley