Climate Change
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Asia-Pacific Region
Band 2
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Provided by Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie was the first global law firm to establish a Climate Change practice and today, has over 130 Environment and Climate Change lawyers across the world. Our dedicated specialists advise on climate law and policy each and every day which means we have an unparalleled authoritative knowledge on the most complex and difficult elements of climate change regulation. In Asia Pacific, our climate change practice includes specialist advisory, transactional and litigation lawyers, and is closely interconnected with our regional Energy & Infrastructure practice group, as well as the Firm’s energy transition and sustainability client solution areas.
As governments and industry take more and more aggressive steps to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and reduce their carbon footprints under the Paris Agreement and other global regulatory regimes and voluntary frameworks, Baker McKenzie's market leading climate change team continues to assist our clients in balancing the risks and opportunities climate change presents to their businesses. Our climate change experts provide comprehensive advice to our clients, working with governments on the development of carbon emission reduction legal regimes, counselling industry on climate change strategy and the achievement of "net zero" carbon emissions commitments, and representing all stakeholders in climate change projects and carbon offset and other transactions.
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie is noted for its strong historical record of climate change legal advice. The team is regularly active on sustainability-linked financings and investments in clean energy and social impact investments. The firm draws on its offices throughout the region to advise both private and public clients on climate change legal frameworks and management mechanisms.
Singapore-based Andrew Zaw is a key contact for clients.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted for the Queensland Treasury in relation to the Queensland government's AUD500 million Land Restoration Fund for the state to invest in emissions reductions projects and foster the Queensland carbon farming industry.