Clause bank for environmental lawyers

This clause bank for environmental lawyers brings together examples of the most commonly used environmental clauses with drafting notes and practice notes giving guidance on how these clauses should be used and negotiation tactics.

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Contaminated land—agreement on liabilities
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Contaminated land—excluding liability
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New starters commercial property transactions collection (EHS issues)—contract phase
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New starters commercial property transactions collection (EHS issues)—sale contract tactics when acting for a seller
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