Chris Papanicolaou
UK Guide 2025
Band 3 : Environment & Climate Change
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Band 3
About
Provided by Chris Papanicolaou
Practice Areas
Government Regulation
Real Estate
Career
Chris practices environmental and commercial real estate law. He advises on contaminated land transactions; environmental liability and real estate issues in the business restructuring context; environmental permit issues; waste and water resources laws; infrastructure project issues, including compulsory purchase; WEEE, RoHS and REACH regulations and product compliance; carbon reduction and climate change, health,and safety issues, (including HSE investigations); noise and odour nuisance; and environmental liability insurance. He handles the structuring of brownfield contaminated land transactions, advises on renewable energy projects, and oversees environmental due diligence in corporate and real estate transactions and on landlord and tenant matters. Chris also counsels clients on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters . Chris has experience in the energy, waste, chemicals, industrial, automotive, building products and mineral sectors as well as acting for property developers and investors.
Chambers Review
UK
Chris Papanicolaou of Jones Day is recognised for his experience handling issues in connection with commercial real estate transactions. He is well versed in advising clients on compliance, as well as environmental liability.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Chris combines a strong depth of knowledge and extensive experience in real estate and its environmental aspects with an equally strong commercial approach. He is also a pleasure to work with."
"Chris combines a strong depth of knowledge and extensive experience in real estate and its environmental aspects with an equally strong commercial approach. He is also a pleasure to work with."