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DLA Piper UK LLP has a ‘very good-quality’ practice. It is regularly called on to advise on climate change issues, and is increasingly active in relation to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Other areas of expertise include contaminated land. The team recently advised ICL in relation to its offer to acquire the Global Professional Business of the Scotts Miracle-Gro company. Teresa Hitchcock ‘understands issues, and is very experienced and responsive’.

Addleshaw Goddard LLP’s Leeds practice works in conjunction with the firm’s London and Manchester offices. Significant work in 2010 included advice to a potential foreign investor in relation to the Feed-in Tariff scheme, concerning the installation of renewable energy infrastructure in commercial buildings. Amanda Beresford is the key figure in the Leeds team.

Eversheds LLP’s team has ‘excellent industry knowledge’, and includes ‘high-quality senior associates’. In 2010 it advised Mitchells & Butler in relation to the environmental aspects of letting 52 budget hotels to Travelodge and the simultaneous sale of the investment in 44 of the hotels to Prupim; and also on the environmental aspects of the disposal of its Hollywood Bowl business to AMF Banking.

Nabarro LLP’s team works closely with its London counterparts, advising clients including Augean, Polimeri and Millenium Inorganic Chemicals. Ray Clarke is ‘an excellent leader’ and ‘an astute negotiator’, and Nicola Power is ‘first class’, with ‘wide subject knowledge’. The team is valued for its ‘prompt, professional service’.

Pinsent Masons LLP has a highly regarded practice led by Helen Peters. The team was involved in advising Yule Catto & Co on its €443m acquisition of PolymerLatex from Towerbrook Capital Partners. Other clients include Hanson Group, Cargill, and Veolia Environmental Services.

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