Environment & Climate Change
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Contact number
+44 20 7600 1200Chambers Review
Slaughter and May enters the rankings this year in recognition of its diverse environment practice. The group advises on climate transition plans and ESG mandates, with a regulatory focus. Clients range from energy companies to financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- The team has worked with HM Treasury to develop frameworks for the UK government's private-sector climate transition plans.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is capable and knowledgeable, with a good understanding of complex matters."
"We are extremely happy with the support that Slaughter and May have provided us with. They are very responsive and practical, and have done an excellent job in managing a range of stakeholders."
"They have a real knowledge of the subject, are very reliable, understand the speed of the regulations and the needs of the clients. They always give updated advice and have a fantastic knowledge base."
"The team is capable and knowledgeable, with a good understanding of complex matters."
"We are extremely happy with the support that Slaughter and May have provided us with. They are very responsive and practical, and have done an excellent job in managing a range of stakeholders."
"They have a real knowledge of the subject, are very reliable, understand the speed of the regulations and the needs of the clients. They always give updated advice and have a fantastic knowledge base."
Notable Practitioners
Samantha Brady leads the environment practice at Slaughter and May and is noted for her expertise in advising on the environmental risk and liability aspects of transactions. Her broad experience includes contamination and energy matters.
"Samantha Brady is dynamic and very impressive."
"Samantha Brady demonstrated good understanding of developments in, and important issues regarding, the transition to net zero. She is superb and has real gravitas in ESG and climate change matters."