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Clifford Chance LLP

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Clifford Chance LLP

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Clifford Chance frequently deals with international matters, leveraging its broad network of global offices to handle major transactional and development mandates. It offers deep experience coordinating the environmental aspects of inbound and outbound investments into low-carbon, energy-from-waste or gas-fired power generation businesses, alongside roles advising on the environmental aspects of UK nuclear projects. The firm also advises corporates in relation to compliance with chemical regulations and GHG reporting regulations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Clifford Chance represented Shell in The Hague regarding a landmark climate case brought against Shell by several NGOs.

Strengths

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  • The advice provided is always clear, commercial and practical, and free of jargon and fence-sitting.

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  • Clifford Chance have an impressive capacity and capability to service client requirements, strong knowledge and expertise.

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  • The firm has a bigger-scale team with a wider range of market knowledge and experience. The team are market leaders and are hands-on.

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  • Clifford Chance distinguish themselves as thought leaders in the carbon market space. They stay on top of regulatory and market developments.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Nigel Howorth
    Nigel Howorth

    Nigel Howorth

    Nigel Howorth is well placed to advise on environmental insurance policies and environmental indemnities. He has additional expertise in assisting clients with the environmental aspects of corporate transactions, as well as advising on climate change and waste regulation matters.

    • Nigel Howorth has excellent knowledge and is commercially astute.

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    • Nigel Howarth is big in the carbon credits space. He is a thought leader.

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  • Adam Hedley
    Adam Hedley

    Adam Hedley

    Adam Hedley's practice encompasses regulatory compliance, environmental permitting and contentious matters. He is additionally noted for his experience advising clients on the environmental issues associated with transactions.

    • He undertakes pretty cutting-edge work in this industry; he is very strong technically on this.

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    • Adam is always able to rise to the challenge, no matter how complicated. He has an excellent understanding of our business and needs.

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  • Kirsty Souter
    Kirsty Souter

    Kirsty Souter

    Kirsty Souter is a senior associate in the firm's environmental group. She provides assistance on a variety of environmental and health and safety regulatory matters for transactions and projects. She shows additional prowess across carbon trading and environmental reporting and disclosure.

    • She has strong commercial awareness and is able to advise on more than just legal aspects.

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