Greenberg Traurig‘s environmental practice serves as a trusted advisor to national companies and public bodies, providing expertise in the evaluation, management, and mitigation of environmental risks associated with acquisition, development, financing, and sales. Kerri Barsh acts out of the Miami office and provides transactional support, due diligence, environmental assessment, and liability services, and Christopher Neumann, a key name in the Denver office for oil and gas, mining, and hazardous waste clients on environmental incidents, enforcement, and compliance. Typical engagements for New York-based Steven Russo involve brownfield redevelopments, environmental permitting, and the environmental aspects of land use. The three co-chair the practice. Elsewhere in the team, Philadelphia-based Giuliano Apadula is active on the negotiation and drafting of environmental insurance programs and agreements for risk transfer processes.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency

Testimonials

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  • ‘Greenberg Traurig's Environmental practice provides us with the guidance we need to help us navigate environmental compliance regardless of the circumstances.’

  • ‘Steven Russo is in a class by himself. He is always there to provide his expertise, whether the issue is small or complex.’

  • ‘It's the people! Not only are they incredible people, but their knowledge is also top-notch.’

  • ‘They are deal makers and problem solvers, not problem finders.’

Key clients

  • T2 Borrego
  • Coalesce Capital
  • The Gillette Company
  • Namib Minerals
  • Brazil Potash Corp
  • T2 Borrego
  • Coalesce Capital
  • The Gillette Company
  • Namib Minerals
  • Brazil Potash Corp

Work highlights

Represents T2 Borrego LLC in the development and implementation of an advanced microgrid project in Borrego Springs, California.
Advised Namib Minerals, a leading sub-Saharan gold producer, on its landmark $500 million business combination with Hennessy Capital Investment Corp. VI.
Represents The Gillette Company, a Procter & Gamble subsidiary, in its long-term master planning and redevelopment efforts for the 100 Acres area surrounding its South Boston Manufacturing Center.
Practice head

Kerri Barsh; Christopher Neumann; Steven Russo

Other key lawyers

Giuliano Apadul