Environmental Red Flags in Corporate Transactions - What Lawyers Need to Know

Introduction

Environmental issues are no longer a niche concern for businesses. They can have a direct impact on value, deal structure, financing and post-completion arrangements. Failure to identify and manage environmental risks properly may lead to significant fines, personal liability for directors and severe reputational damage. Business owners face increasing scrutiny in areas such as sustainability reporting, green claims, contaminated land, waste management, permits and consents and supply-chain compliance.

This virtual classroom session will help corporate lawyers identify the environmental red flags that can arise during transactions, understand when specialist input is needed and avoid common pitfalls that can turn a seemingly straightforward deal into a costly liability.

The session is intended help attendees spot issues earlier, ask the right questions and better protect their clients.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• Why environmental compliance matters in corporate transactions
• What are the key environmental risks arising in corporate transactions
• What are the issues that are commonly overlooked
• What are the emerging issues associated with environmental compliance
• How to identify environmental red flags during due diligence
• How parties can protect their position using environmental warranties, disclosures and indemnities
• How environmental issues survive completion

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.