Chambers Review
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Climate Change - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Allens fields a substantial climate change practice from its Melbourne office, with the team regularly handling climate reporting and a wide range of carbon offtake matters. The team also gives advice on net zero transition, regulatory issues relating to climate risk and contentious climate and environment-related matters.
Strengths
They have deep expertise in the E, the S and the G and exposure to the market, which makes them knowledgeable not only about the law but what peers are doing in the market.
Allens are our pick for high-stakes advice in ESG matters. They can be relied upon under pressure and work well to timelines.
Work Highlights
Allens advised Climate Friendly on legal and regulatory queries regarding Australian carbon credit units, as well as the application of the Australian financial services regime to ACCUs in the context of Climate Friendly's group and intended activities.
Notable practitioners
Jillian Button is Allens' climate change practice group leader. She advises clients on climate and sustainability projects, carbon trading and farming, and governance and disclosure issues.
Working with Jillian is always a pleasure. She is responsive, pragmatic and knows her stuff.
Jillian has deep experience in the ESG issues that are relevant to fund managers.