Toxic Assets or Smart Deals? Mastering Environmental Risk in M&A

In today’s deal-making space, environmental liabilities can be hidden landmines threatening post-closing value and operational integrity. Navigate the intricate terrain of M&A transactions where strategic environmental risk allocation becomes your shield against unforeseen liabilities. Explore how precision drafting, thorough due diligence, and smart indemnity strategies within transaction agreements can transform environmental risks into manageable exposures—protecting both buyer and seller.

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