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Global Global Market Leaders Climate Change

The Chambers Climate Change research looks at an increasingly important area, recognising firms who advise clients on a range of compliance, regulatory, transactional and contentious matters as they relate to climate change, in both domestic and international contexts. A particularly significant area concerns matters of emissions trading, which includes assisting companies in adhering to carbon regulations such as the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.  The section also covers the legal issues relating to renewable and low carbon projects, which includes assisting with the development and financial issues attached to these ventures. In addition, featured practices are also likely to advise traditional marketplace clients on the risks and investment opportunities concerning climate change in corporate transactions, key issues of which include energy efficiency, supply chain issues, climate change adaptation and mitigation, due diligence and risk assessment. 

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Band 1
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    Baker McKenzie
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Baker McKenzie is recognised as a global leader in the climate change sphere, with formidable expertise spread across offices in the Americas, Australia and the UK, as well as Africa and Asia. The law firm offers:
  2. Latham & Watkins LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. Linklaters
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    Linklaters
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Linklaters is a high-profile firm with a 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:
  2. Norton Rose Fulbright
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    Norton Rose Fulbright
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Norton Rose is a long-established climate change firm handling a variety of work across the globe, including renewables and regulatory advice. The law firm offers:
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Band 3
  1. Clifford Chance LLP
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    Clifford Chance LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 3 |
    • Considerable capability on both contentious and non-contentious mandates, with its transactional experience in the space covering major acquisitions and joint ventures.
  2. 3
    Dentons
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Dentons is a large firm with an impressive global reach across numerous offices in key and emerging markets, with climate expertise located in the firm's key hubs of Washington, DC and London, as well as among practitioners across all continents. Dentons offers:
  3. Reed Smith LLP
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    Reed Smith LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 3 |
    • Expertise in carbon trading and other emissions-related matters, including assisting public sector bodies and private companies with policies and schemes.
  4. Pollination Law
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Allen & Overy LLP
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    Allen & Overy LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Allen & Overy demonstrates notable international capabilities, with a particularly strong presence in Europe and a significant practice in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The law firm offers:
  2. Covington & Burling LLP
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    Covington & Burling LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    • Great experience in litigation arising from government climate policies, such as the recent roll-backs of the Obama administration's environmental and climate protections.
  3. DLA Piper LLP
    4
    DLA Piper LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    DLA 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:
  4. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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:
  5. Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
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    Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    "The attorneys at Hunton Andrews with whom I worked are incredibly responsive to questions and concerns. Additionally, they provide digestible, real-time updates to the developments in the cases."
  6. Sidley Austin LLP
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    Sidley Austin LLP
    Climate Change
    2023 | Band 4 |
    • Experience representing a broad client base featuring well-known US corporations in all manner of sectors, as well as energy and manufacturing associations.