We are committed to helping our clients navigate the many operational and legal complexities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, including: Negotiating adjusted compliance timelines and requirements with federal, state and local regulatory agencies; Assessing the impact of economic distress on environmental indemnity obligations Navigating the complexities of environmental issues in loan workouts and bankruptcies; Assessing…

SPR has again been awarded the top ranking for New York environmental law firms in the 2020 Chambers USA rankings of top lawyers and law firms across the United States. The 2020 Chambers USA guide states that SPR is known for its “deep bench of environmental experts” and offers “high-quality environmental regulatory advice as well…

For those working from home during the coronavirus epidemic, there are important cybersecurity considerations to remember. SPR Principal Pamela Esterman is Chair of the Committee on Ethics for the American Bar Association’s Section on Environment, Energy and Resources. On March 26, 2020, Pam and other Committee members published an article about cybersecurity considerations for lawyers…

Dear Clients and Friends, We hope you are staying healthy and safe as the global Coronavirus pandemic continues. We want to let you know the steps Sive Paget & Riesel (SPR) is taking to maintain our full range of client services during this challenging period, and how the firm is mobilizing to assist our clients…

SPR is very pleased to announce that Katherine Ghilain and Alexander Leff have become Principals of the firm. Katie and Alex contribute robust, diverse skills and experiences that significantly shape SPR’s renewable energy practice group and bolster the firm’s traditional environmental legal work. Katie’s practice focuses on environmental litigation, environmental review and permitting, renewable energy…

On February 7-8, 2019, SPR principals Daniel Riesel and Pamela Esterman co-chaired the 49th annual ALI CLE Environmental Law Course in Washington, DC. The course, which was co-sponsored by ALI CLE and the Environmental Law Institute, featured advanced-level presentations by senior public officials, distinguished law professors, seasoned private practitioners, and experienced public interest advocates. This…