Norton Rose Fulbright demonstrates a comprehensive environmental practice with a particular emphasis on ESG, climate change and carbon finance. Caroline May leads the team and is widely recognised for her work on high-profile environmental matters. Lucy Bruce Jones contributes specialist insight on sustainability regulation and environmental risk. Holly Stebbing focuses on environmental disputes in the energy, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, particularly those arising from the energy transition and climate change. Sarah Fitzpatrick brings planning and development expertise, advising on the impact of biodiversity net gain, habitats regulation, and nutrient neutrality on nuclear, solar, and battery storage projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Strong experience in this sector’
'Great team with depth and much ability.'
‘Caroline May is versatile and highly commercial.'
'Lucy Bruce Jones is excellent.’
Key clients
- AIG Asset Management (Europe)
- AT&T Corp.
- Berliet Limited
- BMW (UK) Limited
- BNP Paribas
- BRASKEM S. A.
- BP Carbon Trading Limited
- CF Industries Holdings Inc
- Crest Nicholson Plc
- DP World/London Gateway Port Limited
- Engie Renewables UK
- ExxonMobil International Limited
Work highlights
Advising Crest Nicholson PLC for over 25 years in relation to a case concerning the application of the Part 2A contaminated land regime and remediation notices.
Advising DP World on environmental liabilities in relation to the implementation of one of the largest remediation and ecology programmes in Europe, arising from a £1.5bn regeneration project on the old Shell Haven oil refinery.
Advising two major European development finance institutions on an innovative remediation and compensation project arising from a major infrastructure project affecting environmental conditions and indigenous communities.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Caroline May
Other key lawyers
Lucy Bruce Jones; Holly Stebbing; Sarah Fitzpatrick; Sunica Miletic