Environment & Climate Change
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Chambers Review
Freshfields regularly handles large environmental litigation cases, including the defence of high-profile pollution claims. The firm acts on permitting and environmental compliance matters for clients in the oil and nuclear sectors. It assists global manufacturers and oil companies with Environment Agency investigations and prosecutions in cases of marine pollution. In addition, the team also advises on regulation and environmental issues in commercial transactions.
Work Highlights
- The team is counselling Deutsche Bahn on the environmental aspects of the EUR1.6 billion sale of international transport business Arriva.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is very experienced, provides consistently strong advice, understands commercial drivers well and is excellent at managing senior stakeholders."
"The team easily understands what is commercially important. This was much appreciated by the business teams involved."
"The team delivers consistently very high-quality work dealing with some very sensitive, complex and nuanced matters."
"The team is very experienced, provides consistently strong advice, understands commercial drivers well and is excellent at managing senior stakeholders."
"The team easily understands what is commercially important. This was much appreciated by the business teams involved."
"The team delivers consistently very high-quality work dealing with some very sensitive, complex and nuanced matters."
Notable Practitioners
Douglas Bryden is highly regarded for his work on ESG matters and contentious environmental issues, in addition to providing transactional support. Bryden represents clients in the products and chemicals, energy and asset management sectors.
"Douglas is experienced and knowledgeable."
Jonathan Isted is a well-respected practitioner who specialises in environmental disputes, showing expertise in climate change litigation risk. He is noted for his ability to defend group actions in a number of sectors, including energy and construction.
"Jonathan Isted is very experienced and respected by senior stakeholders. He is sensible and a very nice person to deal with."
Vanessa Jakovich has notable expertise in matters concerning the nuclear sector. She is additionally adept at handling regulatory work and matters pertaining to environmental consents.
"Vanessa is fantastic. The quality of her legal advice is outstanding. She grasps complexity and can deliver high-quality work in highly pressured timescales."
"Vanessa Jakovich is very knowledgeable and great to work with."
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