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Latham & Watkins LLP

Environment & Climate Change

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has a highly skilled team that has experience across a wide range of environmental matters and benefits from the firm's high-quality corporate and finance offering. It handles the environmental and climate change aspects of numerous cross-border transactions, often analysing potential environmental risks, as well as advising on ESG corporate reporting. The firm demonstrates experience in contentious matters, including high-profile environmental class actions. Its lawyers act for an impressive array of leading corporates, energy companies and investors.

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Work Highlights

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  • Latham & Watkins advised Ares Management concerning environmental and ESG aspects of its USD3 billion acquisition of GCP International.

Strengths

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  • The department's breadth of knowledge is impressive and their communication skills are excellent.

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  • The firm has a wealth of expertise and exceptional responsiveness.

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  • As a global leader, they are first rate in all cross-border work. The level of service by Latham sets the gold standard and it would be literally impossible to improve in any respect.

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  • Latham provides excellent leadership thinking ahead of others in the market.

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  • This team are unbelievably reliable. They respond immediately and concisely, communicating advice and updates in the perfect way for in-house lawyers and stakeholders to easily grasp and reiterate.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Michael Green
    Michael Green

    Michael Green

    Michael Green is noted for his work on environmental issues arising from corporate transactions. He is additionally well placed to advise on ESG mandates, as well as contentious and non-contentious climate change matters.

    • Michael's commercial acumen and technical proficiency are complemented by his intellectual curiosity and enthusiasm for new ideas and technologies.

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    • Michael is a pleasure to work with and has a strong eye for detail, as well as being very strong across all criteria.

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    • He is a deep thinker who can translate complex legal thoughts into clear solutions.

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    • Michael has a keen attention to detail and exceptional ability to read a room that enables him to structure deals in a highly constructive manner.

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  • James Bee
    James Bee

    James Bee

    James Bee is an associate in the environmental, land and resources team. His practice covers a broad range of transactional and regulatory matters, including ESG, EHS and renewables work.

    • He consistently providing honest and no-nonsense advice. His integrity and direct approach make him a trusted adviser whom clients can rely on for clear and practical guidance.

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    • James is a very talented young lawyer who demonstrates capability beyond his years.

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    • He is a consummate junior, highly responsive, with an impressive work ethic.

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    • James Bee deserves particular mention for his exceptional qualities. James is set to be one of the leading environmental lawyers of his generation.

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