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    Sustainable Development

    We help clients navigate local and national sustainability initiatives specific to environmental, social, and (corporate) governance (ESG)-related concerns to improve the efficiency and sustainability of building operations.

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    Real estate is playing an increased role in advancing sustainability throughout the market, creating new opportunities and challenges for those involved. Our lawyers collaborate closely with developers, investors, and others to understand public and private sustainable development tools, requirements, and systems. Our experience encompasses renowned sustainability standards such as LEED®, the green building acts, and other green building standards, while incorporating these protocols and regulations into successful development, management, and investment programs.

    Our holistic approach goes beyond mere understanding; we seamlessly integrate these ESG protocols and regulations into every facet of our clients' development, management, and investment programs. Recognizing the inherent risks and opportunities associated with ESG sustainability, our lawyers   provide valuable counsel throughout the process. We guide our clients through the complex web of development, financial, and regulatory documents, ensuring compliance with green standards every step of the way.

    We counsel clients through the related risks and opportunities and a myriad of development, financial, and regulatory documents to comply with green standards. Capitalizing on green financial incentives, including renewable energy and other tax credits, wherever possible, we help clients maximize opportunities and achieve their long-term ESG sustainability goals.

    At Nixon Peabody, we are not only dedicated to navigating the intricacies of ESG law, but we are also passionate about empowering our clients to thrive in the evolving sphere of sustainability. Our law firm stands as a trusted partner in realizing your sustainability aspirations, while simultaneously addressing the ESG challenges and opportunities that define the modern real estate market.

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    • Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 National firm for Energy Law and Real Estate Law in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®.
    • Nixon Peabody has been named a Tier 1 National firm for Energy Law; Environmental Law; and Real Estate Law in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®.

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    • Alison B. Torbitt

      Partner / Co-leader, Food, Beverage & Agribusiness / Co-leader, Environmental / Co-leader, ESG Practice
      • San Francisco
      • Office:+1 415.984.5008
      • atorbitt@nixonpeabody.com
      Alison B. Torbitt
    • Denise A. Pursley

      Partner
      • Long Island
      • Office:+1 516.832.7542
      • dpursley@nixonpeabody.com
      Denise A. Pursley
    • Mark E. Beaudoin

      Partner
      • Manchester
      • Office:+1 603.628.4025
      • mbeaudoin@nixonpeabody.com
      Mark E. Beaudoin
    • Jared C. Lusk

      Partner / Office Managing Partner, Rochester
      • Rochester
      • Office:+1 585.263.1140
      • jlusk@nixonpeabody.com
      Jared C. Lusk
    • Aaron J. Yowell

      Partner / Chief Innovation Officer
      • New York City
      • Office:+1 212.940.3161
      • ayowell@nixonpeabody.com
      Aaron J. Yowell
    • Dana P. Stanton

      Partner
      • Albany
      • Office:+1 518.427.2735
      • dstanton@nixonpeabody.com
      Dana P. Stanton
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