CMS is recognised for handling complex mandates regarding merging environmental regulations, with the team demonstrating a notable recent focus on the EU Deforestation Regulation. The team is also experienced across PFAS, green claims, climate change and broader sustainability issues. Practice head Olivia Jamison brings more than twenty years’ experience advising on both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters. Sinéad Oryszczuk assists across a broad range of UK, EU and international environmental and regulatory issues spanning multiple sectors. Alex Ibrahim is noted for his expertise in managing environmental risks associated with complex site acquisitions, disposals and environmental insurance strategies. Stephanie Lodola is a further environmental compliance expert.
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- Dynamic, knowledgeable, and a cut above the rest. Every member of the team we deal with at CMS is really set apart from other lawyers we deal with. The culture of the practice is unique.
- Our primary contact has been Olivia Jamison, Partner. She provided clear, unbiased advice and has made it her mission to really understand our business and the context of the environmental incidents that she has been involved with. The impression is that the whole process is under control. I would also mention associate Kamen Stoilov, who produced very good written reports.
- I worked mainly with Olivia Jamison and her team. They put in an excellent work effort to get issues resolved, are very knowledgeable, and are quick to come up with solutions. I have worked with Olivia for 15 years and can’t recommend her team enough.
- Very strong in environmental law and problem-solving issues. Approachable and professional.
Work highlights
Provided environmental due diligence for the Finsbury Food Group acquisition of a majority equity stake in Lola’s Cupcakes.
Supporting a utilities business after an unexpected release of contaminants, including PFAS.
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Stephanie Lodola
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Olivia Jamison
Other key lawyers
Sinéad Oryszczuk; Alex Ibrahim; Stephanie Lodola; Kamen Stoilov