Environment & Climate Change
UK Guide 2025 : London (Firms)
Band 4
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+44 20 3130 3000Chambers Review
Mayer Brown is recognised for its notable environment practice. The firm advises high-profile clients on a range of complex environmental issues surrounding corporate transactions, EU allowances and regulatory challenges. It advises clients in sectors such as chemicals, financial services and energy, among others.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown counselled Epiris in environmental and planning issues pertaining to the acquisition of Pure Cremation.
Strengths
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"Mayer Brown has the ability to pull in lawyers from different areas to advise, as ESG touches so many different areas."
"The firm provides quick turnaround, great communication, a genuine desire to understand and embed themselves into the business, and a very personable team."
"Mayer Brown has the ability to pull in lawyers from different areas to advise, as ESG touches so many different areas."
"The firm provides quick turnaround, great communication, a genuine desire to understand and embed themselves into the business, and a very personable team."
Notable Practitioners
Michael Hutchinson is a consultant to the environment practice at Mayer Brown and assists clients with a range of matters arising out of projects and transactions. His practice encompasses regulatory compliance advice as well as a range of insurance matters.
Tim Baines leads the environment practice at Mayer Brown. He boasts an impressive caseload which has seen him represent major investment firms in a plethora of matters concerning real estate, energy and sustainability.
"Tim Baines has great knowledge of environmental law and is friendly to work with."
"Tim is an environmental and energy lawyer of many years' standing and brings this experience to his work. In a market full of lawyers new to sustainability, Tim stands out."