Lawson Huck Gonzalez Partner Harold "Ed" Patricoff, Jr. Leads Landmark Carbon Credit Agreement Between Exomad Green and Microsoft

Cross-border deal, the largest-ever carbon removal deal involving biochar, marks a major milestone in the carbon removal market, turning sustainable forestry residues into climate action

MIAMI, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a milestone transaction set to advance global carbon removal efforts, Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC (Lawson) partner Harold "Ed" Patricoff, Jr. served as legal counsel for Exomad Green SRL in a landmark carbon credit agreement between the Bolivian company and Microsoft. The long-term contract involves the verified removal of 1.24 million tons of carbon dioxide over the next decade and is recognized as the largest-ever carbon removal deal involving biochar to date.

At the center of this pioneering agreement is biochar, a carbon-rich product made from Exomad Green's conversion of sustainable forestry residues from Bolivian forests. This process not only mitigates deforestation linked to soil degradation and reduces biomass waste, but also produces durable, certified carbon removals with measurable environmental impact.

The transaction was led by Patricoff, an authority in climate and energy transition law, during his transition from Duane Morris LLP to Lawson, where he now serves as shareholder in the firm's newly launched Miami office and as a member of its management committee. His move marks a significant step in the firm's expansion into cross-border and climate-related transactions. Lawson now has offices in Miami, Tallahassee, Tampa, Orlando, and Jacksonville.

"This agreement reflects a new era of climate accountability," said Patricoff. "Exomad Green has demonstrated how scalable innovation can deliver credible, science-backed carbon removal. And Microsoft's decision to contract for these removals sets an important precedent for corporate climate strategies grounded in integrity and impact."

With support from Duane Morris colleague Robert Montejo, Patricoff provided key legal guidance on the transaction, helping navigate international certifications and complex environmental protocols. The agreement positions both Exomad Green and Microsoft at the forefront of climate leadership, showing how carbon removal can become a practical solution for decarbonization goals.

This milestone raises the bar for carbon credit procurement, establishing biochar as a critical, scalable solution in the fight against climate change and a viable path toward corporate net-zero commitments.

About Lawson Huck Gonzalez, PLLC
With nearly 100 years of combined legal experience and reputations for excellence, diligence, integrity, and professionalism, Lawson's founding shareholders formed Lawson Huck Gonzalez PLLC at the beginning of 2023 with the shared vision of establishing Florida's premiere litigation and appellate law firm, capable at the outset of successfully handling high stakes matters and cutting-edge legal issues for a diverse client base. Lawson's lawyers have combined decades of experience in handling appeals in state and federal court and in litigation practice areas, including complex business disputes, construction, environmental and regulatory litigation, personal injury, mass tort, and class action defense, and white-collar criminal defense. The firm's government contract lawyers also stand ready to help its clients successfully navigate every stage of the contracting process. Learn more at www.lawsonhuckgonzalez.com.

About Duane Morris, LLP
Duane Morris LLP is a global law firm with more than 900 attorneys in offices across the United States and internationally. The firm provides innovative legal solutions to clients in today's evolving marketplace, with notable experience in energy, environmental law, and cross-border transactions. Learn more at www.duanemorris.com.

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