The environmental practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP works with a host of clients on environmental law issues and diligence matters in a variety of transactions, with activity on financings, acquisitions, and restructurings. The bench recently expanded with the hire Stefanie Gitler to the Washington DC office in March 2025, where she acts on environmental due diligence for private equity and industry clients. New York-based William J. O’Brien is a leading advisor to private investment funds on the environmental aspects of their investments, coupled with an aptitude in financings and securities offerings. Acting out of the New York office, Julia Quigley takes point on M&A and real estate transactions, and Lauren Katz has been engaged by clients in the metals, manufacturing, and infrastructure industries on transactions.
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‘The Paul Weiss environmental team works on a variety of complex transactions and are well respected. They are sophisticated, commercial, and responsive.’
‘Stefanie Gitler has significant expertise across a range of industries. She is a strong advocate for her clients while also working towards a practical resolution.’
Key clients
- 23andMe
- 3G Capital
- Apollo Global Management
- Ares Management Infrastructure Opportunities Funds
- Bain Capital, LLC
- Blackstone Inc.
- Brigade Capital Management, LLC
- Brookfield Infrastructure
- Castle Crown Inc.
- Clearlake Capital Group
- Dana Incorporated
- EQT Partners Inc.
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Other key lawyers
Stefanie Gitler; William J. O’Brien; Julia Quigley; Lauren Katz