Hogan Lovells International LLP provides strategic environmental advice, helping clients navigate regulation, manage climate-related risks, and achieve their sustainability goals. The firm advises on compliance, climate impacts, and cross-border environmental matters, drawing on deep knowledge of UK, EU and global frameworks. Liam Naidoo co-leads the team. Matthew Felwick focuses on environmental litigation, particularly in the automotive and energy sectors. Valerie Kenyon advises on product compliance and safety, while Kevin O’Connor handles environmental issues across corporate, real estate and finance transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘The team has fantastic strength in depth in environmental law. ’
‘Kevin O'Connor makes Hogan Lovells' environmental practice unique.’
'Valerie Kenyon’s leadership has been marked by sharp analytical thinking, clear and consistent guidance, and an extraordinary executive presence that is both empathetic and effective.'
'Concise, clear, and constructive communication.'
Key clients
- London Metal Exchange
- Vodafone
- ExxonMobil
- The Crown Estate
- Ofgem
- M&G
- CVC
- Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- CCLA Investment Management
- Coal Pension Funds
Work highlights
Successfully defended the London Metal Exchange in judicial review proceedings brought by the Global Legal Action Network and the London Mining Network. The claim alleged that metals traded on the Exchange were produced in breach of environmental laws.
Advising Esso in connection with environmental issues relating to the sale of a package of oil and gas production assets in the North Sea to RockRose Energy.
Advising Vodafone globally on a range of environmental compliance issues across all of their products, including compliance with a range of environmental regulations.
Practice head
Liam Naidoo; Matthew Felwick; Valerie Kenyon
Other key lawyers
Kevin O'Connor