Environment & Climate Change Lawyers

"A new industrial revolution, powered by millions of sustainable innovations, is essential, and is indeed already beginning. We will all share in the benefits. Affordable, clean energy, healthy air and enough food to sustain us all. Nature is a key ally.” ~ Sir David Attenborough at COP26

The world around us is changing at an unprecedented pace and businesses and governments recognise the need to respond to that change. The UK and Scottish governments have set ambitious net zero targets and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a key issue on every boardroom agenda.

Managing environmental risks, sustainability and meeting the expectations of stakeholders is critical to the commercial success of our clients. We understand the constantly changing regulatory environment that clients face, which manifests itself through transactions, interactions with regulators or disputes.

How our clients do business locally, nationally and globally is changing as they consider their environmental impact and seek to operate more sustainably. Wherever your business is on its journey, our team can help you navigate the complexities of environmental law. We offer specialist advice on the full range of environmental matters, as well as providing environmental advice on some of the largest corporate deals in Scotland and across the UK.

Our environment and climate change lawyers also have significant specialist knowledge in environmental offshore oil and gas, onshore and offshore renewable energy, utilities, minerals, and marine and shipping. This has resulted in us developing strong working relationships with the environmental regulators across these sectors.