England - West Midlands • Real estate
Squire Patton Boggs
With an integrated environment, safety and health group, Squire Patton Boggs offers specialised environmental legislative, regulatory and enforcement advice. The firm has also advised an increasing number of clients on ESG-related issues, including risk and compliance, as well as expanding its chemical regulation expertise. The Birmingham practice, spearheaded by Dave Gordon, works closely with the firm’s Manchester office, which is led by Rob Elvin, who specialises in health, safety and environmental law, with a particular focus on energy and heavy industry. Gordon, who has a doctorate in environmental toxicology, is recognised for his environmental compliance, sustainability and statutory authority advice. Anita Lloyd, a legal director, is noted for her environmental and sustainability experience, covering waste permits, product compliance and chemical regulations. Senior associate Caroline Almond is another key name to note in the Birmingham practice.
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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
- Regularly advising Olin Corporation on REACH, in particular advice to facilitate the transfer of the chlorinated solvent division from Olin to SafeChem.
- Undertaking a review and renegotiation of 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, RoHS exemptions and waste shipment.
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Practice head
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Rob Elvin, Dave Gordon