Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman advises financial sector clients on ESG-related legal issues, and has been involved in instrumental drafting of guidelines around social and climate-related responsibility for banks and investors. The firm has expertise in SFDR, supply chain risk and carbon markets matters, among others.
Strengths
A&O Shearman has exceptional service and gives advice on unique, innovative and first-of-its-kind transactions. The firm has the ability to draw upon relevant expertise across A&O Shearman's global offices such as in Japan and London, to deliver seamless, integrated and specialised advice.
A&O Shearman has subject matter expertise and good understanding of the market, a deep bench of talent, commitment to understanding their client and the ability to balance providing legal advice whilst ensuring that the advice is commercial and practical.
A&O Shearman has global reach, transactional diversity and attorney depth.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised British Sugar and its parent company Associated British Foods on a complex environmental and regeneration project in York. The work included supporting the regulatory process for a key environmental permit, helping facilitate land remediation and associated public consultation processes.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Townsend significant experience advising on environment and climate law. He acts as an environmental and sustainability counsel for banks, financial institutions and corporates
I consider Matthew Townsend to be a trusted advisor.
