Environmental Transactions

"As a global leader, they are first rate in all cross-border work. The level of service by Latham sets the gold standard and it would be literally impossible to improve in any respect."
Chambers UK 2026

“A highly skilled team that has experience across a wide range of environmental matters ... [handling] the environmental and climate change aspects of numerous cross-border transactions, often analysing potential environmental risks, as well as advising on ESG corporate reporting.”
Chambers UK 2026

"They have deep and broad experience with the developments in all key technology and industry sectors, from cleantech to carbon capture or carbon credit use. They are exceptional."
Chambers USA 2025

"Latham & Watkins has a high standard of excellence in delivering legal services and we have found the expertise of the environmental team to be valuable in understanding regulatory requirements and trends."
Legal 500 US 2025

"Their practical approach to complex issues distinguishes the Latham environmental team."
Chambers USA 2025

"I am constantly impressed by the team's expertise on environmental and transactional law. They have deep knowledge on commercial matters related to environmental considerations."
Chambers USA 2025

"Noted for its counsel on environmental issues affecting corporate transactions, acting for a range of purchasers, sellers, investors, borrowers and lenders."
Chambers USA 2025

Band 1 - Environment: Mainly Transactional - New York
Chambers USA 2025

Tier 1. Environment: Litigation, Regulatory, and Transactional
Legal 500 US 2025

"The lawyers are experienced, practical, and commercial. They also have a solid grasp of complicated technical environmental issues and can draw from vast experience to help frame purchase agreements that are objective and mutual acceptable to both parties."
Legal 500 US 2024

Overview

Latham environmental lawyers integrate seamlessly with deal teams on every type of transaction across market sectors.

We draw from an incredibly deep bench of lawyers with experience in key subject areas. Our experienced environmental transactional lawyers provide high-end, highly customized diligence support across all market sectors, including energy, oil and gas, industrials and manufacturing. We deploy our lawyers to efficiently identify, diligence, and price issues that are material to a proposed transaction, and help customize commercial risk mitigation or management solutions to meet client and market needs.

Our solution-oriented team assists in all manner of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, project financings, real estate, capital markets, and restructurings, as well as sustainable finance (including green and sustainability linked bonds) and carbon credits. We seamlessly slot into transactions, working shoulder-to-shoulder with deal teams, corporate and finance colleagues, and other advisors (including financial, environmental and insurance) to provide timely, commercial advice to our clients.