Description

Environmental due diligence is often overlooked, but is critical to understanding a project's risk, financial underwriting, and environmental compliance and sustainability. This comprehensive training course on Environmental Due Diligence for Real Estate Transactions is designed to equip commercial real estate professionals to navigate this vital aspect of the asset investment and development process. 

Participants will explore the fundamental principles underpinning environmental due diligence, recognizing the synergistic role of environmental consultants and legal counsel in safeguarding investments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering responsible ownership and development practices. Attendees will learn how early collaboration between technical and legal teams can help identify hidden risks, negotiate stronger contractual protections, and structure transactions to avoid costly surprises.

Through a blend of theoretical insights, practical case studies, and real-world “lessons learned” from both environmental and legal perspectives, attendees will gain an introductory understanding of regulatory frameworks, contractual risk allocation, and effective mitigation strategies. 

Key focal points will include: 

• The basics of conducting site assessments
• Executing Phase I and Phase II environmental site investigations
• Identifying and addressing contamination issues, ensuring regulatory compliance
• Understanding legal mechanisms such as indemnities, environmental representations and warranties, and contractual risk-shifting provisions
• Leveraging attorney–consultant collaboration to strengthen due diligence outcomes and transaction success
• Integrating environmental and legal considerations seamlessly into decision-making frameworks

Additionally, participants will explore cutting-edge tools and technologies, such as GIS mapping and environmental modeling software, to enhance the efficacy of their assessments. 

Instructors: 

• Doug Landry, AICP, Associate Principal, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
• Jamie Barr, LEP, Principal, Langan Engineering & Environmental Services
• Michelle O'Brien, Partner, Pierce Atwood LLP

NOTE: For a refund to be issued, cancellations must be received by 5:00pm on Friday, September 5th. For questions, please contact Linda Chateauneuf - chateauneuf@naiopma.org.