Climate Change - Asia-Pacific Region
What the Team is Known For
Pollination Law is a specialist outfit tailored to handling all aspects of the climate change needs of its clients. The Australia-based team is active in advising on the development of carbon markets across the region, with regular involvement in shaping climate change legislation. It is regularly involved in advice on carbon offsetting and emissions trading.
Strengths
"It stands out because it takes a multidisciplinary approach, seeing beyond the black and white of legal frameworks to understand the real-world complexities of environmental and carbon market issues."
"The depth and breadth of the people in their team are exceptional. We have had access to personnel with all the required skills and expertise."
Work Highlights
Pollination Law partnered with local counsel in Timor-Leste to draft and consult on the national framework climate change law as well as an updated nationally determined contribution under the Paris Agreement.
Notable Practitioners
Martijn Wilder AM is renowned in the Asia-Pacific region for his market-leading expertise and long-standing involvement in the development of climate change law. He is noted as a leading climate change policy influencer, as well as advising private companies on carbon financing and carbon trading arrangements. "He has all around very strong skills." "He's clearly a well-experienced lawyer in this field."
Sarah Barkeris a managing director at Pollination Law based in Melbourne. She advises a diverse range of corporates on climate risk and disclosures and is additionally sought after by public clients and regulatory bodies. "Sarah is exceptional in the subject area and incredibly well regarded across the market." "Sarah's deep experience, flexible approach and strategic advice are highly valued. Sarah is responsive and pragmatic and understands the context in which we operate."
