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Provided by Matthew Townsend
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Matt is Global Co-Head of Environmental & Sanctions and one of the founders of the firm's Global ESG Group.
He also co-heads the International Trade Group. Matt advises on a wide range of regulatory and compliance matters including sustainability and ESG; climate transition programmes; decarbonisation; environmental risk management; product compliance and safety; carbon pricing/trading; corporate reporting and disclosure; governance and risk management; international trade law; sanctions and export controls. He has worked extensively with clients to develop compliance programmes across a broad range of regulatory and risk areas.
Matt has practised in environmental and climate law for almost 30 years and has been recognised as a leading practitioner in his field for many years. He is a regular commentator on new and emerging developments.
Matt works with major international clients across jurisdictions and in multiple sectors including financial services, energy, industrials, chemicals, technology and many more.
He is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leading regulatory compliance lawyers.
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Matthew Townsend is global co-head of the environmental, climate and regulatory law practice at A&O Shearman. He is regarded as a go-to in the market for regulatory compliance matters and advice on the environmental aspects of M&A transactions. Townsend regularly advises clients in the energy sector and is experienced in matters concerning waste, climate change and carbon reporting.
Matthew Townsend is global co-head of A&O Shearman's international trade group and global co-head of environmental and sanctions. Townsend advises clients, including financial institutions, on sanctions and export controls matters.
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"Matt stands out for his ability to research a complex matter, develop a strategy that is legally and commercially sound, and articulate that strategy in a clear, articulate manner."
"Matthew has superb legal skills. He is very approachable and a strategic thinker."
"Matthew is an experienced lawyer who is willing to help. His advice is always provided clearly and on time. Matthew is able to clearly assist with complex matters across multiple jurisdictions."
"Matthew is very responsive and provides clear, practical advice."
"Matthew is a seasoned practitioner with years of experience."
"Matt stands out for his ability to research a complex matter, develop a strategy that is legally and commercially sound, and articulate that strategy in a clear, articulate manner."
"Matthew has superb legal skills. He is very approachable and a strategic thinker."
"Matthew is an experienced lawyer who is willing to help. His advice is always provided clearly and on time. Matthew is able to clearly assist with complex matters across multiple jurisdictions."
"Matthew is very responsive and provides clear, practical advice."
"Matthew is a seasoned practitioner with years of experience."
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