Spearheaded by Rob Elvin in Manchester, Squire Patton Boggs has extensive expertise in complex environmental and green claims made on product packaging, alongside water regulation and contaminated land regime matters. The practice is well equipped to handle odour nuisance cases and environmental permit appeals, showcasing a special focus on the nuclear, electricity, and wind farm industries. In Birmingham, Dave Gordon is an expert in EU environmental regulation proceedings, Nicola Smith is highly knowledgeable in general product compliance issues, while Caroline Almond specialises in all facets of water law and contamination liability. Francesca Puttock is also highlighted for her safety and health law insight.
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Key clients
- St Francis Group
- Olin Winchester LLC
- Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd
- Michelman Inc.
- Chemical Formulator
Work highlights
Advised St Francis Group on all aspects of environmental apportionment and remediation on the Eggborough Power Station and Featherstone redevelopment.
Instructed by Olin Winchester LLC to provide advice on corporate structuring and supply chain requirements to facilitate new tolling arrangement in the EU.
Instructed by Kobayashi to provide advice on the implications/legal risks of a series of environmental claims that the client envisaged making about a product.
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Caroline Almond
Practice head
Rob Elvin
Other key lawyers
Dave Gordon; Nicola Smith; Caroline Almond; Francesca Puttock