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Environment - France
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman offers a wealth of expertise across various areas of environmental law. The team advises clients on complex environmental regulatory matters, transactions with significant environmental aspects and due diligence. A&O Shearman is also experienced in handling climate change litigation, as well as advising clients on updates with regard to both French and EU legislative updates.
Strengths
They follow the environmental market trends very closely so it is helpful to get their insights.
The team were always very responsive and adapted to our very tight deadlines.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman assisted ExxonMobil and Esso with the environmental elements of the proposed sale of a refinery to Rhône Energies.
Notable practitioners
Up-and-coming partner Arthur Sauzay advises clients on contentious and non-contentious matters in the sector. He is sought after for his experience in compliance issues.
Arthur provides a high level of service. He is available and rigorous.
Arthur is extremely attentive and interested in the real challenges of the industry. He offers pragmatic and sharp solutions.
Arthur Sauzay is an exceptional lawyer. He guides clients well, follows up and is extremely competent.
À propos de l’équipe
A&O Shearman offre une vaste expertise dans divers domaines du droit de l’environnement. L’équipe conseille les clients sur des questions complexes de réglementation environnementale, des transactions comportant des aspects environnementaux importants et des due diligences. A&O Shearman a également de l’expérience dans le traitement des litiges liés au changement climatique, ainsi que dans le conseil aux clients sur les mises à jour de la législation française et européenne.
Points forts
L’équipe a toujours été très réactive et s’est adaptée à nos délais très serrés.
Ils suivent de très près les tendances du marché de l’environnement, il est donc utile d’obtenir leurs avis.
Dossiers marquants
A&O Shearman a assisté ExxonMobil et Esso dans le cadre du projet de cession d’une raffinerie à Rhône Energies.
