Environment & Climate Change
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 2
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(020) 7295 3000Chambers Review
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.
Work Highlights
- The team advised Meta on environmental law related to its non-US global fibre infrastructure projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is solid and easy to work with. As an experienced team, they know the importance of giving prompt and sound advice to their clients."
"The Travers Smith team has been invaluable in unpacking the complex regulatory landscape and how it relates to our business, helping us devise a novel compliance programme. They go above and beyond."
"Travers Smith was able to distil a large and complex issue into practical advice."
"The team is solid and easy to work with. As an experienced team, they know the importance of giving prompt and sound advice to their clients."
"The Travers Smith team has been invaluable in unpacking the complex regulatory landscape and how it relates to our business, helping us devise a novel compliance programme. They go above and beyond."
"Travers Smith was able to distil a large and complex issue into practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
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 Buttanshaw is very experienced, commercially sound and is a fantastic client advocate."
"His expertise and depth of understanding of the ESG space is exceptional and he consistently provides invaluable insights and strategic counsel."
"John Buttanshaw is very client focused and approachable."