Ranking tables
Climate Change | Global
Global Market Leaders
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Clifford Chance LLP 6 Years Ranked
DLA Piper LLP 5 Years Ranked- Pollination Law
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Band 1

1 Latham & Watkins LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedLatham & 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.

1 LinklatersClimate Change2026 | Band 1 | 6 Years RankedLinklaters 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.
Band 2

2 Baker McKenzieClimate Change2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedBaker 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 FulbrightClimate Change2026 | Band 2 | 6 Years RankedNorton 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.
Band 3

3 Clifford Chance LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedClifford 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.

3 DLA Piper LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedDLA 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.
Band 4

4 DentonsClimate Change2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedDentons 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.

4 FreshfieldsClimate Change2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedFreshfields 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.

4 HFWClimate Change2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedHFW 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 LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedReed 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.

4 White & Case LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedWhite & 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.
Band 5

5 Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedHerbert 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.

5 Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedHunton 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.

5 Sidley Austin LLPClimate Change2026 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedSidley 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.