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Travers Smith LLP

Environment & Climate Change

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Travers Smith LLP

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Travers Smith is notable for its expertise in regulations governing the production and distribution of chemical and electrical products in Europe, acting for a strong client roster including major US and Asian corporate clients. The team offers environmental advice on a variety of commercial transactions and projects ranging from high-value energy or chemicals deals through to smaller transactions that have significant contamination implications. It also advises international funds on compliance with carbon reporting requirements, and assists corporate and financial sector clients in developing governance policies to limit environmental risk.

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Strengths

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  • Many teams are challenged meeting the complexities of the dynamic ESG and EHS landscape, but Travers Smith are unafraid to take a view to help companies navigate these uncharted waters.

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  • The firm has great people who are highly knowledgeable, quick to respond and provide good knowledge-sharing and networking opportunities. They also have broad discipline and deep sector knowledge.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • John Buttanshaw
    John Buttanshaw

    John Buttanshaw

    John Buttanshaw has a growing reputation in environmental law. He is experienced in advising clients on mandates in the energy and infrastructure sectors and has expertise in ESG matters.

    • John is a great transactional lawyer able to pivot into regulatory matters.

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    • John is highly knowledgeable, very approachable and delivers simple messages from complex issues.

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