UK Guide 2026 : London (Firms)
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White & Case has a broad practice, offering in-depth knowledge of environmental regulations and ESG matters, such as CRSD advisory work for high-profile clients from the food manufacturing and tobacco sectors. The firm also advises on EUDR work and criminal offences related to areas protected under environmental law.
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White & Case advised Fresh Del Monte on its compliance with upcoming EU CRSD regulations.
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The firm has unrivalled subject matter expertise and demonstrable successes for its blue-chip client base.
The client service is top-tier. White & Case are highly responsive, business-minded and exceptionally competent. They consistently deliver exceptional service across all aspects of our engagement.
White & Case have a very deep understanding of the issues and are very pragmatic in finding solutions for clients while constantly horizon scanning for changing regulations and legislation.
White & Case is noticeably high-profile in environmental law across all aspects and in multiple jurisdictions. Its global team has excellent depth and exceptional experience.
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A leader in the space, Stephen Shergold advises clients on a wide range of matters including corporate transactions, permitting, climate change and ESG. He regularly handles cross-border mandates. Shergold shows particular expertise in land contamination and compliance.
Stephen is a first-class lawyer who thinks about his clients' issues in a very pragmatic yet creative fashion, ensuring they are protected in a challenging regulatory landscape.
Stephen is highly experienced and extremely good at understanding all commercial aspects of environmental finance.
Stephen has provided fantastic advice on a number of issues and has brought in various other peers to assist on subjects that are outside his expertise.
Annabel Hodge is counsel in the firm's environment and human rights subgroup. She leads on a variety of complex and high-value environmental regulatory matters. She shows additional prowess across environmental-related class actions, acquisition of assets, oil field-related matters and human rights offences.
Annabel is an excellent lawyer. She has a very deep knowledge of the space and can be relied upon for sage advice.
Katy Carden is an associate in the firm's environmental team. Her practice includes developing a social compliance function to manage evolving ESG regulatory requirements. She also advises on CRSD compliance strategies and helps clients develop legal frameworks for BIC work.
She is highly knowledgeable, efficient and earns immediate trust. Her ability to quickly distil key issues and provide practical guidance is exceptional, making her a standout attorney.
Katy Carden is very responsive.
Environment & Climate Change
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