Environmental auditing & due diligence

Providing expert advice on environmental auditing and due diligence.

In many transactions, identifying environmental risks and liabilities is a critical first step in the transaction process. Once identified and quantified, an informed negotiation on risk allocation, value implications and risk management solutions can take place.

We have substantial experience in advising on undertaking and interpreting environmental audits and legal due diligence, including:

• Undertaking environmental searches and enquiries
• Interviewing environmental managers and directors
• Selection and appointment of environmental consultants for desktop, Phase 1 and II audits
• Working with appointed consultants to identify material issues
• Reviewing consultant reports and providing legal liability analysis for identified issues
• Reviewing legal documents (including permits, leases, warranties and indemnities) to assess potential environmental liability exposures and protections
• Reviewing environmental insurance policies to ascertain cover provided and potential for claims
• Advising on environmental permits and procedures for transferring such permits
• Advising on all environmental regulatory issues arising from due diligence.
  

For more information on how we can help, contact a member of the Environment Group.