Regulatory: Environment
Europe Guide 2024 : Europe-wide
Band 3
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Latham & Watkins has a respected environment offering, with particular strength in the UK. The law firm acts for a range of clients including industrial manufacturers, private equity firms and petrochemical companies on regulatory aspects of acquisitions, as well as advising on REACH compliance and carbon regulations.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised EIG Global Energy Partners on environmental and regulatory aspects relating to its investment in Prosolia Internacional.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The closely knit ensemble which the environmental law team forms is clearly visible and efficient in terms of service level and responsiveness. Each office is connected to all the others and works as one team."
"Commercial acumen is at the heart of the team."
"They have a very good understanding of the emerging legislation."
"The closely knit ensemble which the environmental law team forms is clearly visible and efficient in terms of service level and responsiveness. Each office is connected to all the others and works as one team."
"Commercial acumen is at the heart of the team."
"They have a very good understanding of the emerging legislation."
Notable Practitioners
Paul Davies is noted for his work advising prominent corporate clients on climate change litigation as well as sustainability strategies and emissions reporting. He also serves as co-chair of the firm's global ESG practice.
"Paul Davies has very high attention to detail. He is also massively enthusiastic and very innovative."
"Paul is one of the best in the business in terms of creativity, strategic thinking and problem solving."