Critical Climate Change Considerations in M&A Transactions

Climate change continues to be a prominent and rapidly evolving environmental issue. M&A attorneys must understand the potential legal and business risks presented by climate change issues, and Practical Guidance has you covered. Check out this practice note by Annemargaret Connolly and Thomas Goslin of Weil Gotshal & Manges LLP, to brush up on key climate change M&A considerations—from physical risks and shareholder activism considerations to compliance and litigation risks. 

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• Environmental Provisions in Acquisition Agreements Checklist
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