CMS advises national and international clients across the chemical, construction, energy, and financial sectors, offering comprehensive expertise in climate and sustainability, environmental taxation, and regulatory compliance mandates. The firm is well-regarded for its ability to support clients in navigating complex legislative frameworks and evolving sustainability standards. Olivia Jamison draws on her strong background in both contentious and non-contentious environmental matters, providing strategic guidance across jurisdictions. Alex Ibrahim focuses on corporate, real estate, and advisory work, with particular insight into sustainability-related transactions. Stephanie Lodola has extensive experience advising multinational clients on sustainability reporting, supply chain due diligence, and forced labour regulations, helping clients meet their compliance and disclosure obligations.
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Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its unique blend of legal expertise and practical business acumen. What sets this team apart is their ability to translate complex environmental regulations into actionable strategies for clients. This pragmatic philosophy allows clients to not just comply with environmental regulations, but to integrate sustainable practices into their core business strategies, potentially creating competitive advantages.’
‘Olivia Jamison's ability to engage with key senior members of the environmental agency legal team was a key factor in reaching an agreement, which was critical due to the sale of the business in question.’
‘Responsive, to-the-point.’
'Each team member goes beyond just providing legal advice, they build partnerships with their clients, genuinely understanding their business and needs. They are all proactive and take ownership, ensuring they win a client's trust. They feel like an extension of the client, rather than just an external service provider.'
Key clients
- International Wholesaler
- Precision Castparts Corporation
- Global retailer
- Tarmac
- Tech company
- FCC
- Energy company
Work highlights
Advising household names on waste and environmental permitting requirements associated with major strategic projects in the UK spanning the leisure, motor and resource sectors.
Advised various multi-national clients on the application of corporate sustainability measures such as the CSRD, CSDDD, the Omnibus and associated requirements.
Providing ESG reporting requirements analysis for 50 territories.
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Stephanie Lodola
Practice head
Olivia Jamison
Other key lawyers
Alex Ibrahim; Stephanie Lodola