William J. O’Brien > Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP > New York, United States > Lawyer Profile

Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
1285 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
NEW YORK, NY 10019-6064
NEW YORK
United States
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Position

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Education

J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1986

B.A., Williams College, 1981

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Environment > Environment: transactional

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.