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A&O Shearman

Regulatory: Environment

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A&O Shearman

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Regulatory: Environment - Europe-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has an impressive practice, with market-leading teams in the UK and Belgium advising on environmental regulations, including REACH, and emissions and biocide regulation. It also assists with environmental permitting and sustainability reporting, as well as with registration and authorisation procedures for hazardous substances. The law firm also advises clients from the banking sector on their implementation of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and other ESG-related policies.

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Strengths

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  • A&O is my go-to. If I want a sensible pair of eyes and steer on something, they would be trusted counsel for that.

    Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

  • A&O's multi-jurisdictional balancing is exceptional in my mind. They're also incredibly commercial and can turn around matters in quick order, which is needed in this climate.

    Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Gauthier van Thuyne
    Gauthier van Thuyne

    Gauthier van Thuyne

    Gauthier van Thuyne frequently advises on planning and zoning issues, permitting mandates and environmental law compliance, including compliance with EU sustainability regulations.

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  • Matthew Townsend
    Matthew Townsend

    Matthew Townsend

    Matthew Townsend advises on a broad range of issues including environmental law aspects of M&A, regulatory compliance and sustainability reporting. He is global co-head of A&O Shearman's international trade and environmental regulatory groups.

    • Matthew Townsend has great expertise and is able to deal with complex matters in a very pragmatic way.

      Regulatory: Environment respondentEurope
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