Shearman & Sterling Joins Twitter Conversation on 'Green Law' @ShearmanGreen

NEW YORK, Dec. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Global law firm Shearman & Sterling's Sustainable Development Group has joined the Twitter conversation on "green law" and will be tweeting regularly @ShearmanGreen on US and other global regulatory changes and new developments and innovations in sustainable development, including renewable energy.

Establishing an active presence on Twitter is a first for the firm and is unique among major law firms practicing in the green law space.

"Sustainable development continues to be an area of focus and growth, with considerable interest from all different industry players," says Shearman & Sterling's Patricia Hammes, one of the co-leaders of the firm's practice. "We think our clients and the broader 'green' Twitter community will be interested in real-time news and perspectives @ShearmanGreen."

Adds Robert Freedman, the other practice co-leader, "We understand that our clients come to us for updates on the market and regulatory developments, and we want to provide them with efficient access to those updates. Twitter and other social media are where many of our clients are going for their information, and we recognize the need to be there with them."

Shearman & Sterling's Twitter account is accessible by visiting twitter.com/shearmangreen.

Shearman & Sterling's Sustainable Development Group applies innovation and excellence across disciplines to the evolving opportunities in clean technology, sustainable development and renewable energy. The firm is highly regarded for its experience in the development and financing of renewable energy projects; commitments by leading financial institutions to invest in green projects and reduce their carbon footprints; valuation/due diligence in acquisition transactions; disclosure issues; environmental disputes; creation of new trading platforms and instruments (e.g., carbon and green credits); US federal and local green building initiatives; and proposed US/international greenhouse gas regulations/conventions.

Contact:
Ron Brandsdorfer
Shearman & Sterling LLP
[email protected]
1.212.848.5081

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