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Introduction to Environmental Real Estate Transactions

1h 2m

Created on April 24, 2017

Beginner

4.8

(1173 reviews)

Overview

Due diligence can be crucial when undertaking any significant real estate transaction. This program, presented by Karl Heisler, a partner with Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, will cover environmental liabilities, transactional defenses arising out of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, the "all appropriate inquiries" standard; structuring transactions, and some practical tips for purchasers, sellers and lenders.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand how to mitigate or eliminate environmental liability associated with a transaction by investigating the asset prior to purchase, sale, or financing
  2. Establish that all reasonable care has been taken for purposes of other defenses

  3. Identify and quantify environmental risks associated with a transaction such that the price can be adjusted accordingly
  4. Determine whether to proceed with a transaction, and, if so, on what basis
  5. Understand both the standardized approach to assessing historic, current, and future risks of a property before transaction, as well as why there is no "one size fits all" due diligence checklist
  6. Assess whether and to what extent representations, warranties, indemnities, environmental insurance, or other protections should be pursued

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Faculty

Karl Heisler

Karl Heisler

King & Spalding LLP

Reviews

4.8

(1173 reviews)

Recent Reviews

Usually my practice of real estate law requires bringing in an environmental law specialist. This course equipped me with language and analysis in order to discuss issues with such specialist.

Richard C.Mar 14, 2023

I enjoyed the speaker's casual way of presenting and his strong grasp of the subject matter. Excellent job.

Timothy S.Dec 22, 2022

Helpful in utility land and easement acquisitions.

Carl P.Aug 23, 2022

Topic could be handled with 3 people.

Louis G.Jun 28, 2022

Not my field but well done and informative

Daniel N.Jun 26, 2022

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