Every real estate project runs into environmental law eventually, which is why Macchi & Macchi built in-house environmental expertise rather than referring it out. We counsel buyers, sellers, developers, lenders, property managers, tenants, homeowners, and local governments through the environmental issues that come with a piece of land.

Our particular strength is risk allocation: structuring indemnity agreements, remediation agreements, escrow arrangements, environmental insurance, and Covenants Not to Sue so that environmental exposure doesn’t derail a deal or a development.

Areas of Expertise

Our work in this area includes, but isn't limited to:

  • Environmental due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions
  • Land use and environmental opinions
  • Environmental indemnity agreements
  • Environmental remediation agreements
  • Environmental insurance
  • Cleanup and regulatory closure of contaminated properties
  • Brownfields redevelopment
  • Brownfields Covenants Not to Sue and tax credits
  • Wetlands, riverfronts, tidelands, waterways, and great ponds
  • Drinking water matters
  • Wastewater and septic permitting
  • MEPA analysis, compliance, and filings
  • Hazardous materials, including PCBs, lead, and asbestos
  • Underground storage tanks
  • OSHA matters
  • Wildlife and endangered species compliance
  • Special and local counsel services