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Chris Papanicolaou

Chris Papanicolaou

UK 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

Environment & Climate Change

London (Firms)

3 years ranked

About

Provided by Jones Day

UK

Practice Areas

Government Regulation

Real Estate

Career

Chris practices environmental and commercial real estate law. He advises on contaminated land transactions; environmental liability and real estate issues in the business restructuring context; environmental permit issues; waste and water resources laws; infrastructure project issues, including compulsory purchase; WEEE, RoHS and REACH regulations and product compliance; carbon reduction and climate change, health,and safety issues, (including HSE investigations); noise and odour nuisance;  and environmental liability insurance. He handles the structuring of brownfield contaminated land transactions, advises on renewable energy projects, and oversees environmental due diligence in corporate and real estate transactions and on landlord and tenant matters. Chris also counsels clients on  environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters . Chris has experience in the energy, waste, chemicals, industrial, automotive, building products and mineral sectors as well as acting for property developers and investors.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Chris Papanicolaou of Jones Day is recognised for his experience handling issues in connection with commercial real estate transactions. He is well versed in advising clients on compliance, as well as environmental liability.

Strengths

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  • Chris is always on top of every situation, sees all the angles and is exceptionally good at pressing them home with the other side.

    Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • He has always been able to deliver the outcome we need.

    Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Chris is responsive and knowledgeable.

    Environment & Climate ChangeChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Ranked Individuals at Jones Day (38)

London (Firms)

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