Mayer Brown International LLP’s ESG team offers diverse expertise across the financial services and manufacturing spaces. Environment practice lead Tim Baines is a notable contact on ESG and human rights regulatory requirements, particularly in the energy and materials segments. A compliance expert, Sam Eastwood regularly assists clients in devising global sustainability and human rights programmes. Alongside a deep green and sustainable finance practice, Peter Pears assists major financial institutions in navigating sustainability reporting and disclosure obligations. James Ford brings business and human rights knowledge.
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‘Very approachable, friendly and knowledgeable team. They come to the table with real added input, ideas for improvement and strong knowledge in the industry. They generate trust.’
‘They add value, substance and knowledge to the different circumstances we deal with, while also challenging us to consider new perspectives and ideas. They have a high ambition and commitment to ESG while also a healthy dose of pragmatism, stemming from their strong industry knowledge.’
‘Mayer Brown cares about us. We are not just a client. They care about the company and what we do. They go above and beyond in this regard and the technical knowledge of the team is second to none. We really enjoy working with them.’
‘There is energy and innovative forward-thinking in this team, led by the excellent Sam Eastwood.’
‘Sam Eastwood is excellent; innovative thinker, engaging lawyer, broad perspectives and very commercial.’
‘Sam Eastwood's wisdom and experience is second to none. He is practical, straight to the point and thinks creatively. He has an exceptional network which he draws from to help us gain insight. He understands our business. He gets under the skin of what we do and this shows when he advises us. It is a level of detail that you do not see from many others.'
‘James Ford is a real mover and shaker in the ESG space. His practice, knowledge and influence in the industry really stands out.’
'James Ford provides excellent and practical legal advice. He makes an effort to understand our business and keep us updating as to legal matters that he thinks may be useful to us. He is accessible and responsive.'
Key clients
- CDPQ
- Wells Fargo
- National Bank of Canada
- Cooperativa De Ahorro Y Crédito Coopeuch
- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- The International Finance Corporation
- The United States International Development Finance Corporation
- Islandsbanki
- Türkiye Vakıflar Bankası T.A.O.
- TÜRKİYE CUMHURİYETİ ZİRAAT BANKASI A.Ş.
- Sunfire GmBH
- Gemcorp Capital Management Limited
- Velocys plc
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Tim Baines; Sam Eastwood; Airlie Goodman; Musonda Kapotwe; Peter Pears
Other key lawyers
James Ford