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NIXON PEABODY LLP
Attorneys at Law

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT PRACTICE GROUP

The Energy & Environment Practice Group at Nixon Peabody is widely recognized throughout the U.S. and internationally for its broad knowledge, in-depth experience, and significant contributions in these continually evolving areas of law. Whether you are planning to construct new facilities, expand existing ones, or acquire or dispose of real assets, our attorneys have the experience and know-how to skillfully guide you through the often-complex process. From environmental impact assessments to financing and permitting, their firsthand experience can be a valuable asset.

For more than a decade, we have worked closely with a diverse range of clients, helping them to develop strategies, overcome obstacles, and achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively. Our clients include businesses of every description, from startup companies to multinationals. Among them are lenders, developers, insurers, academic institutions, healthcare providers, governments, and agencies.

Energy Production and Distribution
The Group's Energy & Project Finance Team is well versed in the many complex issues that affect nearly every type of energy and infrastructure project, from generating and waste treatment facilities to sports arenas and toll roads. Their work has contributed to the successful development, financing, and startup of numerous large-scale projects for clients throughout the U.S. and overseas.

Environmental Compliance and Risk Management
Attorneys on the Group's Environmental Law Team have been actively assisting clients in a wide variety of industries to comply with a rapidly growing and changing body of environmental regulations. Over the years, the groundbreaking work they have done on behalf of numerous clients has helped define the relationship that exists today between government and industry at every level. They are therefore well positioned to assist a diverse range of corporate and institutional clients in virtually all aspects of environmental compliance and risk management.

Multidisciplinary Capabilities
Many energy and infrastructure projects, regardless of size and scope, are frequently affected by legal issues that reach into other areas of business law. Among those areas are: public finance, real estate, insurance, affordable housing, bankruptcy and business reorganization. As a national firm, Nixon Peabody has numerous teams and practice groups that have substantial experience in these and other areas. More importantly, the firm's highly integrated organizational structure enables the Group's attorneys to draw on the skills and knowledge of their colleagues in any of these areas to help design and implement solutions that best fit our clients' needs.

For More Information
If you have questions about our services or a matter you would like to discuss, please contact Team Leader (name) at (number) or (name)@nixonpeabody.com.