The environment and climate team at Baker McKenzie regularly acts for global companies across all area of UK and EU environmental law, including contaminated land, waste, environmental permitting, and environmental reporting. The group particularly stands out for its work concerning the environmental regulation of products, services, and supply chains, as well as in relation to climate change law and emissions trading. Practice head Graham Stuart advises across product regulation and environmental, health, and safety law, particularly in the assessment and management of environmental risk in complex multi-jurisdictional projects. Andrew Hedges has expertise in the development of renewable energy projects, sustainable energy procurement, and carbon finance. Rachel MacLeod frequently advises on compliance with operational environmental and health and safety obligations.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Rachel MacLeod is responsive and distils advice into a clear format for me to discuss with clients.’
‘By some distance, the leading environmental team in the UK market. Outstanding technical ability and service.’
‘Graham Stuart is the market leader - the best environmental lawyer in the UK.’
Key clients
- Dyson
- Emerson Electric
- Mattel
- Platinum Equity
- Unilever
- Westinghouse
- Sika AG
- Suez
Work highlights
- Acted for Sika on the EHS and environmental permitting workstream of its acquisition of MBCC Group from Lone Star for a consideration of EUR 5.3 billion.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Graham Stuart