Caroline Bush
Osborne Clarke LLPThe environment team at Osborne Clarke LLP advises a number of water companies and large multinational clients on environmental credits, including nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain issues, and handles investigations, prosecutions, contracts and regulatory compliance work. Located in Bristol, team lead Matthew Germain has experience covering ESG, natural capital, and waste law mandates alongside disputes and the environmental aspects of real estate and infrastructure transactions. Associate director Caroline Bush has a focus on natural capital work, while associate Arthur Hopkinson covers ESG compliance and environmental planning mandates.
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Testimonials
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‘Good understanding of the relevant issues and able to explain it to non-specialists in an accessible and helpful way.’
‘I enjoyed working with Matt Germain - he was very willing to get involved and went the extra mile to help our business.’
Key clients
- Wessex Water Ltd, trading as EnTrade
- Biffa
- Stericycle Limited
- St Modwen Developments Ltd
- Capgemini
- QinetiQ Ltd
- Dreams Ltd
- Vodafone Ltd
- Wessex Water/Entrade
- Acorn Bioenergy Ltd
Work highlights
- Advising Entrade on the implementation of various environmental credit markets, initially focusing on the areas of nutrient neutrality and biodiversity net gain.
- Provided advice regarding the environmental aspects of Biffa's acquisition of a Scottish construction and demolition waste company.
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.
Arthur Hopkinson
Osborne Clarke LLPLeading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Matthew Germain
Osborne Clarke LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Germain