Mayer Brown International LLP‘s team advises major clients on environmental law matters, demonstrating particular expertise on regulatory matters in the oil and gas, renewables, and chemicals sectors. Team lead Tim Baines specialises in advising corporates and financial institutions on real estate, energy, and sustainability matters. Michael Hutchinson provides counsel on environmental and planning law issues, with his practice spanning the conventional and alternative energy sectors.
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Key clients

  • Dow, Inc
  • Klesch Group
  • MITIE Group plc
  • ArcelorMittal
  • Lear
  • Vaalco Energy
  • Itochu
  • Bain Capital
  • Star Capital
  • EMK Capital

Work highlights

Advising Bain Capital in its strategic partnership with Aquila Group to build a leading, sustainable European data centre platform.
Advised a consortium led by STAR Capital on environmental aspects of its acquisition of maritime services provider, V.Group.
Advised VAALCO Energy in its acquisition of Svenska Petroleum Exploration AB.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Michael Hutchinson

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Tim Baines

Practice head

Tim Baines

Other key lawyers

Michael Hutchinson