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Environment 2018

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WWL: Environment is an in-depth guide into the leading environmental lawyers around the world.

The practitioners listed here have been recognised as the leading names by peers and clients alike for their advice on commercial, regulatory and contentious matters in the area. Their expertise spans the full range of environmental issues, from waste management and contaminated sites to energy and mining projects.

We also shine a spotlight on leading climate change lawyers. In this highly specialist area of law, these individuals have been recognised as the foremost advisers on matters ranging from carbon capture and storage to emissions trading and climate finance.
We list 934 practitioners from 672 firms in 42 jurisdictions across this practice area.
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Doug Bryden

Doug Bryden

Travers Smith LLP
England
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Magnus Fröberg

Magnus Fröberg

Fröberg & Lundholm
Sweden
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Michael B Gerrard

Michael B Gerrard

Arnold & Porter
USA
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Leonard J Griffiths

Leonard J Griffiths

Bennett Jones LLP
Canada
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Mikael Hägglöf

Mikael Hägglöf

Fröberg & Lundholm
Sweden
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Jonathan W Kahn

Jonathan W Kahn

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Canada
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Luis R Vera Morales

Luis R Vera Morales

Vera & Asociados
Mexico
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Environment
Robert A Wyman Jr

Robert A Wyman Jr

Latham & Watkins LLP
USA
Thought Leaders Global Elite - Climate Change

Australia

Peter Briggs

Herbert Smith Freehills

Brazil

Édis Milaré

Milaré Advogados

Paulo de Bessa Antunes

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown

Canada

Leonard J Griffiths

Bennett Jones LLP

Jonathan W Kahn

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Charles Kazaz

Blake Cassels & Graydon LLP

England

Doug Bryden

Travers Smith LLP

France

David Desforges

David Desforges

Mexico

Luis R Vera Morales

Vera & Asociados

Netherlands

Nicolien van den Biggelaar

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek NV

South Africa

Terry Winstanley

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Sweden

Magnus Fröberg

Fröberg & Lundholm

Mikael Hägglöf

Fröberg & Lundholm

USA

James A Bruen

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

David T Buente Jr

Sidley Austin LLP

Theodore L Garrett

Covington & Burling LLP

Michael B Gerrard

Arnold & Porter

Robert A Wyman Jr

Latham & Watkins LLP
Environment 2018: Discussion

Environment 2018: Discussion

30 Nov 2018by Magnus Fröberg & Michael B Gerrard
Who’s Who Legal brings together Magnus Fröberg at Fröberg & Lundholm and Michael Gerrard at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer  to discuss issues facing environment lawyers and their clients in the industry today.
EnvironmentFeatures
Responsible Investment: Time for Lawyers to Engage?

Responsible Investment: Time for Lawyers to Engage?

30 Nov 2018by Doug Bryden
Doug Bryden and John Buttanshaw, Travers Smith LLP (UK) Responsible investment, under its various guises, is nothing new. Certain elements have been scrutinised by the investor community and its advisers for some time. However, over recent...
EnvironmentFeatures
Environment 2018: Trends & Conclusions

Environment 2018: Trends & Conclusions

23 Aug 2018by WWL Editorial
Regulatory and policy changes, emphasis on enforcement and compliance, and a high volume of sophisticated renewable energy projects have been key themes in the research once again this year. Practitioners reported, “Environmental law is...
AnalysisEnvironmentEnvironmental EnforcementTrump Administration
Environment 2017: Roundtable

Environment 2017: Roundtable

15 Sep 2017by WWL Editorial
Who’s Who Legal brings together Paul Davies at Latham & Watkins, Michael Gerrard at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer and Leonard Griffiths at Bennett Jones to discuss issues currently faced by practitioners in the field, including recent...
EnvironmentFeatures
Globalisation versus Populism, and the Future for Environmental Regulation

Globalisation versus Populism, and the Future for Environmental Regulation

15 Sep 2017by WWL Editorial
Douglas Bryden and John Buttanshaw, Travers Smith Douglas Bryden and John Buttanshaw at Travers Smith explore how the UK’s exit from the EU may affect its approach to environmental regulation. 
BrexitEnvironmentFeatures
Environment 2017: Trends & Conclusions

Environment 2017: Trends & Conclusions

15 Sep 2017by WWL Editorial
Interviewees reported that their practices are busy as environmental issues ascend the list of priorities for businesses, investors and regulators alike. Traditional areas such as water, waste and land contamination are a considerable source of work...
AnalysisEnvironment
Climate Change 2017: Analysis

Climate Change 2017: Analysis

15 Sep 2017by WWL Editorial
In this chapter we highlight 148 leading climate change lawyers who have been recommended by market sources for their experience in carbon-related projects. The individuals listed in the guide have a broad range of expertise ranging from...
AnalysisEnvironment
Environment 2017: Analysis

Environment 2017: Analysis

15 Sep 2017by WWL Editorial
We highlight 806 standout individuals for their expertise in environment law. The practitioners listed in the guide offer expert counsel on transactional matters, regulatory obligations and risk management strategies. Our research also identifies the...
AnalysisEnvironment
Environmental Risk & Enforcement: A New Playing Field

Environmental Risk & Enforcement: A New Playing Field

02 Sep 2016by WWL Editorial
By Doug Bryden, Travers Smith Environmental issues have always been a key operational/facility-level consideration for any major business. However, they have increasingly become a “board level” issue as awareness of the risks in...
Corporate TransparencyEnvironmentEnvironmental EnforcementFeatures
Mexican Federal Law of Environmental Responsibility

Mexican Federal Law of Environmental Responsibility

02 Sep 2016by WWL Editorial
By Sergio B Bustamante, Counselors International Abogados Mexico has assumed several international commitments in relation to the establishment of domestic legislation regarding liability arising from damage caused to the environment.
EnvironmentFeatures
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