Climate Change
Global Guide 2024 : Global Market Leaders
Band 2
Contact number
+1 212 903 9000Chambers Review
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:
• Proficiency advising on green bonds and funds, as well as emissions trading and disputes.
• Experience representing an impressive roster of DFIs, project sponsors and energy companies as well as clients from the infrastructure, oil and gas, and steel industries.
• Increasing capabilities in the renewables sector, often advising on global wind power projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The partners are fantastic, that's a given. They differentiate themselves in the strength in depth of their associates. They have a very strong team, which is what you need - consistent quality."
"I'm always impressed at their abilities to pull together different strands to make it into a cohesive piece of work and get to the key issue, not getting distracted by less important, more noisy aspects."
"The partners are fantastic, that's a given. They differentiate themselves in the strength in depth of their associates. They have a very strong team, which is what you need - consistent quality."
"I'm always impressed at their abilities to pull together different strands to make it into a cohesive piece of work and get to the key issue, not getting distracted by less important, more noisy aspects."
Notable Practitioners
London-based Chris Staples is noted for advising energy companies and financial institutions on emission regulation, carbon credit markets and ESG issues. He also has expertise in handling multi-jurisdictional transactions.
"Chris has got immense experience in this space. He is very knowledgeable and great on new issues."