Travers Smith LLP boasts longstanding expertise on ESG regulatory and litigation risk mandates. Heather Gagen, who co-heads the ESG and impact group, stands out for her involvement in novel parent-company liability disputes concerning human rights and supply chain impacts. Leveraging deep environmental and climate change law expertise, fellow co-head John Buttanshaw acts for multinational corporates and investors on corporate sustainability reporting and supply chain due diligence. An expert on the EU regulatory suite, Sarah-Jane Denton advises corporates and asset management companies on climate and sustainability reporting regimes.
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Testimonials
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- Unrivaled strength and depth in ESG risk advisory matters. Heather Gagen - superstar - unrivaled experience in ESG risk advisory issues - a true specialist, which is very rare in this field. John Buttanshaw - real expertise and knowledge in ESG matters.
- A simply excellent team. I have worked with all of the team over the years and there are simply no weak links in the chain. I would recommend them without hesitation.
- Ed Mills - a titan of employment law and a shrewd and commercial lawyer. Tim Gilbert - an excellent and charming figurehead of the team.
Key clients
- Meta
- GTC Infrastructure Ltd
- Indicor Equity LLC
- UN PRI (PRI)
- Westermost Rough Limited
Practice head
Heather Gagen; John Buttanshaw
Other key lawyers
Sarah-Jane Denton