Ranking tables

Climate Change | Global

Global Market Leaders

The Climate Change rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Global Market Leaders.

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Band 1

  1. Latham & Watkins LLP
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    Latham & Watkins LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Latham & Watkins is a globally active US-based group with further strong presence in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise advising on green bonds and emissions, as well as technological strategies for climate change mitigation, including energy storage and non-fossil-fuel energy production.

    • Comprehensive support to clients from the public and private sectors, notably from the oil and gas, petrochemical and transportation industries.

    • Proficiency in policy, compliance and the development of regulatory frameworks, as well as advising on cross-border transactions.

  2. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years Ranked

    Linklaters is a firm with a significant global reputation for its practice in energy and climate-related project finance work, as well as its handling of acquisitions, mergers and sales in the sector. The law firm offers:

    • Proficiency advising on green bonds and funds, as well as emissions trading and disputes.

    • Experience representing an impressive roster of DFIs, project sponsors and energy companies as well as clients from the infrastructure, oil and gas, and steel industries.

    • Increasing capabilities in the renewables sector, often advising on global wind power and biodiversity funding projects.

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Band 2

  1. Baker McKenzie
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    Baker McKenzie
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Baker McKenzie is recognised as a global leader in the climate change sphere, with expertise spread across offices in the Americas, Australia and the UK, as well as Africa and Asia. The law firm offers:

    • Wide-ranging expertise in the space, with considerable activity concerning high-profile conservation and decarbonisation projects.

    • Experience in innovative transactions and projects in the space, with notable work on climate finance, carbon credits trading and green bonds.

    • Familiarity with climate change mitigation, acting for a broad range of players from governments and public sector entities to financial institutions and businesses.

  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years Ranked

    Norton Rose Fulbright is a long-established climate change firm handling a variety of transactions in the voluntary carbon and renewables markets, as well as regulatory advice. The law firm offers:

    • Experience acting for a broad range of businesses, government entities and public sector associations.

    • Experience of carbon offset mandates, sustainability funds, and emissions and climate disclosure regimes.

    • Expertise in green bonds and green investments, as well as the financing of renewable energy projects, acting for both sponsors and lenders.

    • Familiarity working on matters in North America, Australia and the UK, as well as African jurisdictions.

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Band 3

  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked

    Clifford Chance is a distinguished international firm providing global reach and expertise in a broad spectrum of climate change issues. The law firm offers:

    • Considerable capability on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, with its transactional experience in the space covering major acquisitions and joint ventures.

    • A notable presence on climate change-related financing, providing counsel on green bonds and notes, as well as renewable project financing.

    • Excellent depth in Europe, with further strength in the USA, the Middle East and Asia.

  2. DLA Piper LLP
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    DLA Piper LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    DLA Piper has a well-regarded climate change practice with offices in diverse global jurisdictions, including Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

    • Experience representing a wide range of clients, including multinational energy companies, government entities and financial institutions.

    • Seasoned capability advising on regulatory and transactional challenges emerging from climate change legislation.

  3. Pollination Law
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Dentons
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    Dentons
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Dentons is a large firm with an impressive global reach across numerous offices in key and emerging markets, with climate expertise located across all continents. Dentons offers:

    • Extensive international resources and highly regarded expertise in renewables, environmental law and various regulatory regimes in multiple global markets.

    • Experience advising on matters relating to Article 6 of the Paris Accord and issues regarding the trading of carbon credits across borders.

    Additional expertise in assisting multinational companies with ESG strategy and general compliance.

  2. Freshfields
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    Freshfields
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Freshfields is a well-regarded international law firm with robust expertise in climate change matters and offices spread across the USA, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. The law firm offers:

    • Routine activity advising clients on green bonds and complex energy transition projects.

    • Notable expertise in handling significant contentious mandates arising from emissions and regulatory change.

  3. HFW
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    HFW
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    HFW has strong expertise in the climate change space, with teams in Europe and Asia. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise in the climate finance space, advising lenders and borrows.

    • Experience in reforestation initiatives and emissions trading.

  4. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Reed Smith is respected for its broad worldwide presence including teams in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the USA. The law firm offers:

    • Expertise in carbon trading and other emissions-related matters, including assisting public sector bodies and private companies with policies and schemes.

    • Considerable experience on renewable energy projects, as well as advising on clean power procurement and green fund structuring.

    • Experience on significant mergers and acquisitions within the sector.

  5. White & Case LLP
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    White & Case LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    White & Case handles significant climate change litigation and energy transition mandates, with strong offices in the US and the UK. The law firm offers:

    • Knowledge of working with corporate clients, industry coalitions and sovereign bodies.

    • Familiarity advising clients regarding CBAM and CSRD regulations, and transactions for carbon capture and ESG projects.

    • Experience representing well-known US corporations in litigation.

  6. Arden Climate LLC
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked

    Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer possesses a strong climate change practice. The team is particularly adept at advising on high-value renewable projects and maintains strong global coverage. The law firm offers:

    • Advice on mandates relating to green loans and carbon credits.

    • A strong track record in handling mandates for large corporate clients.

    • Offices are located across the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe and the Middle East.

  2. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked

    Hunton Andrews Kurth is a highly respected US firm with international presence and a particularly strong practice in climate change litigation. The law firm offers:

    • Seasoned lawyers who are regularly instructed on some of the most high-profile industry matters.

    • Notable experience handling cases relating to emissions regulation, conservation and climate change public nuisance.

    • Proficiency in renewable energy project finance and development, as well as advice on compliance issues.

  3. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years Ranked

    Sidley Austin handles some of the most important US climate change litigation. The law firm offers:

    • Familiarity working with corporate clients and industry coalitions on Clean Air Act work and other matters involving the EPA.

    • Experience advising clients regarding environmental regulations and transactions involving renewable energy assets.

    • Experience representing a broad client base featuring well-known US corporations in all manner of sectors, as well as energy and manufacturing associations.

  4. Philip Lee LLP
    Climate Change
    2026 | Band 5