About

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Ashurst is well known for providing environment and safety advice on projects, transactions and litigation, and in particular our ESG and climate change work, particularly on energy transition projects. Our team has exceptional breadth and depth of experience which is derived from working across all divisions of the firm as well as playing a pivotal role in the firm's global sustainability practice.

 

With the launch of Ashurst Risk Advisory in the UK this year, our Environmental team is uniquely able to deliver the 'triple threat' to our clients by utilising experts from our risk consultancy and New Law delivery teams.

Chambers Review

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Environment & Climate Change - London (Firms)
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Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Ashurst acts for a wide range of clients on environmental transactions, litigation and projects. It is recommended for its advice on acquisitions, sustainability and ESG-related matters. The firm regularly assists clients with an array of regulatory and environmental permitting matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Ashurst advised the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero on the Industrial Carbon Capture Contract.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Eleanor Reeves
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Eleanor Reeves
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Band 1

Head of the environmental and safety practice at Ashurst, Eleanor Reeves is noted for her ability to advise on the environmental aspects of transactions, including risk management and regulatory compliance concerns. She is particularly recognised for her ESG advice.

"Eleanor is professional, friendly and easy to work with."

"She is an exceptional and very approachable lawyer."

"Eleanor offers sound advice as to the most appropriate approach to get the best result possible, keeping the client's needs and objectives at the forefront of the decision-making process."

James Nierinck
James Nierinck
Star Associates

James Nierinck has an environment practice that spans transactional, litigation and advisory matters. He handles issues relating to risk management, incident response and regulatory compliance in a range of sectors, including waste and energy.

"James is extremely thorough in his approach. He is knowledgeable and able to articulate complex environmental issues clearly. He is very approachable and prompt in his responses."

Joanna Fox
Joanna Fox
Associates to watch

Joanna Fox is a senior associate in the environment and safety team. She provides regular environmental law support on transactional mandates in the recycling and waste sector.

"Joanna is highly respected in her field and is a star of the future."

"Joanna is superb at getting to grips with the commercial issues in a matter, and her legal knowledge is brilliant."

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Eleanor Reeves
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Eleanor Reeves
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Band 1
James Nierinck
James Nierinck
Star Associates
Joanna Fox
Joanna Fox
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