A&O Shearman
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The environmental and climate law group at A&O Shearman brings together a diversity of expertise across the sustainability landscape, acting for major sovereigns, corporates, energy and industrial companies, financial institutions, and civil society organisations on forward-thinking mandates. Noted for his ‘timely and valuable advice’, Matthew Townsend heads the practice. Bringing longstanding regulatory expertise, Townsend acts for corporate, industrial, and financial sector clients in navigating CSRD strategy and reporting, mitigating green claims issues, and advising on supply chain human rights and deforestation risks. Danae Wheeler is an expert on corporate and financial ESG advisory and reporting, while Ming Zee Tee specialises in navigating carbon and climate risks and projects.
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Testimonials
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‘Matt Townsend offers longstanding experience and is highly commercial and user friendly.’
‘The team is very practical and cuts through a lot of complexity to provide needed opinions.’
Key clients
- Republic of Djibouti
- Xlinks
Work highlights
Advised the Republic of Djibouti on its strategy for engagement with the International Court of Justice concerning the obligations of States in respect of climate change.