Environment & Climate Change
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
Chambers Review
Baker McKenzie acts for a wide range of national and international corporates on compliance with WEEE, energy efficiency and emissions regulations. It also offers expertise in handling regulatory investigations and product regulation. The team operates as part of a global climate change offering, advising key international clients on emissions trading matters. It is routinely instructed by clients from the technology and manufacturing sectors.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie acted for Sika on the EHS and environmental permitting of its EUR5.3 billion acquisition of MBCC.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Baker McKenzie provides strong expertise and extensive knowledge of our jurisdiction. The team is quick to confirm timings and is very responsive."
"The advice is always provided on time, in a concise way and is commercially sound. The team has the local expertise to be able to respond globally."
"Baker McKenzie provides strong expertise and extensive knowledge of our jurisdiction. The team is quick to confirm timings and is very responsive."
"The advice is always provided on time, in a concise way and is commercially sound. The team has the local expertise to be able to respond globally."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Hedges is widely regarded for his prowess in climate change matters. He is also sought out for his expertise in renewable energy and low-carbon projects.
Graham Stuart heads the environment practice at Baker McKenzie. He is recognised for his expertise in climate change and sustainability matters, and he frequently advises clients on product regulation in the food, environment and pharmaceutical sectors.
"Graham Stuart is incredibly helpful and responsive."
Rachel MacLeod has experience advising on environmental regulation applied to FMCG, electronics and Big Tech, often concerning multiple jurisdictions and regimes.
"Rachel MacLeod is so commercially aware; she does not provide us with rigid responses but with very effective guidance that's really easy to integrate."
"Rachel is responsive and commercially sound."
"Rachel MacLeod is really responsive, thorough and understands how regulatory bodies work. She ably navigated us through a process-driven matter."
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