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
Allens advice is usually timely, clear and practical.
What sets Allens apart is their industry expertise, excellent service and access to partners.
Work Highlights
Allens represented HV Operations in proceedings before the Federal Court of Australia, brought by an environmental group concerning the proposed Hunter Valley Operations Continuation Project.
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.
Jill is very thoughtful in her approach. She listens to us, takes in our questions and comments, processes them and comes back with a response.
She was able to understand the issue quickly, provide clear advice and work to a constrained timetable.