Gibson Dunn Partners Describe Top Environmental, Health, and Safety Issues to Think About in M&A Deals

Article  |  May 20, 2025

The M&A Lawyer


Writing in The M&A Lawyer (May 2025), Gibson Dunn partners Michael K. Murphy and Rachel Levick and associates Taylor C. Amato and Phil Washburn note that EH&S considerations can pose material issues and risks in M&A transactions, and that early identification of these issues can assist buyers in evaluating problems and structuring solutions. “It is therefore important to engage environmental subject matter experts early in the deal process,” they say, “so they can effectively evaluate compliance with applicable EH&S laws and assess liability risks.”

Read “Top Environmental, Health and Safety Issues to Think About in M&A Deals” in The M&A Lawyer [PDF].