Matthew Germain > Osborne Clarke LLP > Bristol, England > Lawyer Profile

Osborne Clarke LLP‘s environment practice is led by Bristol-based Matthew Germain who is well-known for his capabilities in advising corporate clients on ESG matters, as well as sustainability, climate change and waste-related work. The wider team has a specialism in advising on the ESG regulatory landscape in cross-jurisdictional contexts, as well as on matters of carbon reduction and transitions to net-zero. Julian Wolfgramm-King, who works from the firm’s London office is a senior associate to note.

Turned to by a range of major corporations, utilities companies, and energy firms, the broad scope of Osborne Clarke LLP‘s environment practice spans from remediation and prosecutions brought by environmental regulators, to issues augmented by climate change, carbon trading, and ESG. Matthew Germain, who chairs the Bristol-based practice, regularly advises on ESG and waste law. Caroline Bush is well versed in decarbonisation regulation, with a strong focus on sustainability and climate change. Arthur Hopkinson frequently advises on ESG compliance, with nature-related performance obligations standing out as a particular strength.