Squire Patton Boggs‘ practice is headed up by Manchester-based, national head of EHS at the firm, Robert Elvin and its workload consists namely of the gamut of non-contentious advisory work, through to regulatory defence work. Additionally, the team advises its clients on the interpretation of legislative requirements, guiding them through environmental policies and processes. Its expertise span REACH, waste, producer responsibility and climate change. Director and chemicals specialist Anita Lloyd, who works from the Birmingham office, is a key name to note in the team.
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Key clients
- ZF Friedrichshafen
- Olin Corporation
- Hackman Capital
- Taylor Wimpey
- Michelman Inc
- Zippo Manufacturing Company
- Owens Corning
- Avery Dennison
- Essity
- Kobayashi
- Baxter International Inc
- Braskem Netherlands BV
- McBride Plc
- St Francis Group
- Berry Global
- Eden Springs
- EDF
Work highlights
- Advising Olin Corporation on REACH to facilitate transfer of chlorinated solvent division from Olin to SafeChem, including transfer of a REACH authorisation under an asset transfer/change of legal entity mechanism.
- Reviewing and renegotiating Environment Agency bonds and security arrangements nationally for Taylor Wimpey.
- Advising a global healthcare company on a wide range of environmental and chemical regulatory matters relating to EU and UK operations, including authorisation requirements under REACH and UK REACH.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rob Elvin