Manuel Barros co-heads Carey’s environment group and is a part of the firm’s ESG team. He often advises clients on environmental impact assessments, environmental audits, and environmental litigation. He also regularly assists with the environmental aspects of renewable energy projects and in matters related to waste and water management.
Since 2012, Barros has been a professor in environmental law at the Universidad Catolica del Chile, and over the past few years he has also been teaching environmental law at Universidad Finis Terrae and Universidad del Desarrollo. Recent examples of his published thought leadership include a discussion of mining in Chile in light of sustainable development goals and the circular economy, and a co-authored article about the role of the Ministry of Environment and Ministry Council of Sustainability.
Barros is currently a member of the Sustainability Committee of AMCHAM (Chilean and North America Chamber of Commerce). In 2020, he was appointed by the Ministry of Environment as a member of the Joint Public Advisory Committee of the Commission for Environmental Cooperation between Chile and Canada for the term 2020-2023.
Carsten Bartholl, who leads the energy and infrastructure practice at Taylor Wessing, is a standout advisor to major domestic and European energy companies on project development and financing, investments, and M&A across the renewable energy and green technology landscape.
A key repeat client is CEE Group, whom Bartholl is acting for in the acquisition of the 81 MW Schönermark solar park in Brandenburg. Within the mandate, Bartholl also provided merger control and competition law advice regarding the formation of a joint venture. Demonstrating his further expertise in the solar power space, Bartholl is acting for PV systems specialist Greentech Energy on the development, sale, and negotiation of PPAs regarding the 100 MW Agethorst facility in Schleswig-Holstein.
Bartholl played a leading role in the development of the firm’s internal climate roadmap and in devising its sustainable travel programme. Bartholl is also a keen thought leader in the sustainability space, helping guide the firm’s engagement with the federal associations of wind energy and solar energy and serving as an active member of the Hamburg solar cluster.
Laurent Battoue, a partner at Watson Farley & Williams LLP, focuses his practice on the energy and infrastructure sectors, with a particular emphasis on renewable energy projects spanning onshore and offshore wind, marine energy, solar, and biogas technologies. Battoue is frequently involved in pioneering transactions, including advising on the financing of one of a major 105 MW lithium-ion battery storage project.
Battoue plays an active role in professional associations, serving as a member of the wind power regulatory task force established by the French Ministry of Energy. He is also engaged with several French renewable energy associations.
A recognised thought leader, Battoue participates anually in the National EnR Conference, a key forum for major companies in France focused on carbon emissions reduction. He also recently published an article on the regulatory framework governing EV charging infrastructure development in France.
With over 25 years of experience, Arancha Bengoechea leads Andersen Tax and Legal’s environmental practice group and is highly regarded for her expertise in advising producer responsibility organisations on pioneering cases concerning circular economy initiatives.
Underscoring her leadership in the field, Bengoechea has been appointed exclusive advisor to the first producer responsibility organisation established by leading textile companies, including Decathlon, H&M, and IKEA.
A recognised authority on green packaging, Bengoechea is a sought-after speaker at industry events, where she addresses topics such as emerging packaging regulations, the sustainable management of packaging waste, and advancements in paper and cardboard recycling.
Valérie Bensoussan leads Miguérès Moulin’s corporate, M&A, and private equity practice, advising major companies on innovative matters which support the green transition. Her client portfolio includes Energy Observer SAS, which pioneers new technologies to accelerate the green transition, and energy transition investor Eneralys.
Beyond her client work, Bensoussan is a member of the firm’s UN Global Compact executive team, overseeing its CSR and sustainable development initiatives. Bensoussan played a key role in devising the firm’s ecological transition strategy and has led internal workshops and training on sustainable environmental management.
Bensoussan is also an active member of the Alliance of Business Lawyers’ green transition business unit and the E5T think tank, which focuses on energy and ecological transition.
As ESG practice co-lead and ESG core team head at Kromann Reumert, Line Berg Madsen is a key contact for major global corporates and financial sector players on the implementation of key EU ESG regulation. Alongside real skill in developing ESG policies, codes of conduct, and contractual clauses, Berg Madsen is adept at conducting double materiality assessments and action plans.
Sought after for her incisive insight within the ESG space, Berg Madsen is a member of the Association of Danish Law Firms’ ESG working group, where she offers insights into ESG regulation and through which she co-authored an ESG guide for Danish lawyers. Berg Madsen also serves as an advisory board member at Børsen Bæredygtig, where she authors articles on the green transition for the business community.
Berg Madsen takes a key interest in biodiversity and nature, serving on a pro bono basis as a Member of the Presidium and observer to the Board of Directors at the Danish chapter of the WWF. At the 2024 Børsen Bæredygtig summit, Berg Madsen spoke on the challenges and opportunities facing biodiversity regulation.
Heading up DLA Piper Sweden’s sustainability and ESG legal service, regulatory and government affairs expert Anna Berntorp is a key contact on corporate sustainability reporting, value chain due diligence, and corporate governance matters.
Berntorp counts leading funds, multinational companies, and not-for-profits among her clients. For leading alternative investment fund Skogsfond Baltikum, which seeks to augment the Baltic region’s forestland and bring climate benefits through additional carbon sequestration, Berntorp assisted in the €44m sale of its forestry subsidiaries in Latvia and Lithuania
A keen thought leader in the sustainability space, Berntorp regularly hosts lectures and training sessions for clients to help build green expertise. As part of the firm’s engagement with the Nordic Sustainability Arena, Berntorp is speaking on ESG legislation and its role in accelerating the climate transition. Berntorp also regularly provides pro-bono representation to impact-driven social development organisations on corporate and commercial matters.
Mari Reitzel Bjerke at Advokatfirmaet Haavind AS is a standout advisor across the wind and hydropower sectors, serving as a key partner to leading electricity companies, power project companies, and industry organisations on project development, regulatory, contentious, and construction mandates.
In a NOK2.5bn mandate, Reitzel Bjerke is acting for Smisto Kraft in the establishment of a 210 GWh/year hydropower project, assisting on transactional matters, land rights and construction disputes, and project finalisation. Demonstrating the continued potential for major hydropower developments in Norway, the mandate is key in delivering a large-scale and reliable supply of clean electricity.
Reitzel Bjerke is a key advisor to major clients across the electricity and renewable energy sectors, including grid operators Statnett and Elvia, and leading non-profit industry organisation Renewables Norway. For Renewables Norway, Reitzel Bjerke assists in contentious matters regarding the implementation and installation of smart metering solutions. As a notable thought leader within the organisation, Reitzel Bjerke leads on lectures regarding boosting energy sector legal frameworks, assists in developing standardised contracts for clean energy projects, and helps influence the legislative process to support green development.
Leading the legal sustainability practice for Deloitte Legal in the Netherlands, Rozemarijn Bloemendal is a key contact for sustainability regulatory advice, helping clients leverage and integrate emerging green opportunities in order to enrich corporate strategy and operations.
As a regular advisor to major multinational corporates, Bloemendal is a leading authority on the whole gamut of EU sustainability regulation and directives. Bloemendal assists clients in assessing regulatory exposure, understanding reporting requirements and regulatory obligations, and drafting effective frameworks which allow boards and executives to most effectively leverage green developments.
Bloemendal is a focused thought leader in the sustainability space, supporting corporate clients in keeping abreast of legal and sustainability developments. As part of the firm’s EMEA sustainability regulation hub, Bloemendal leads insight videos on topics including the impact and legal implications of CSRD and CSDDD and authors articles on topics including the impact of climate risk and sustainability disclosures on directors’ duties.
David Blondel co-leads Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner’s global energy transition team, providing assistance to global financial institutions, investment funds, and private operators on national and cross-border transactions in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors.
Blondel’s expertise is particularly valued on complex projects in the wind, solar, energy storage, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure segments, demonstrating an ability to support clients across the entire lifecycle.
Beyond his client work, Blondel is an active figure in the renewable energy community. He is a member of the leading industry association Syndicat des énergies renouvelables, regularly attending its events. He also participates annually in the Time to Change event organised by GreenUnivers, which focuses on exploring trends and innovation in the energy transition.
Bringing longstanding expertise in antitrust and competition law to major corporate, commodities, industrial, and energy sector clients, Anne Blume Huttenlauch at BLOMSTEIN Rechtsanwälte is highly sought-after to provide incisive advice on ESG and supply chain matters impacting the e-mobility, clean power, and green fuels segments.
Huttenlauch is a particular expert in the e-mobility space. In a cross-border mandate, Huttenlauch is assisting French shipping and logistics company CMA CGM regarding merger control issues within its investment in a joint venture between Renault and Volvo. The investment supports the development and delivery of electric vans and helps decarbonise the transport sector. Huttenlauch is also providing electric vehicle charging company Fastned antitrust and competition law advice regarding the award for contracts to construct, maintain, and operate fast-charging stations along German highways.
A keen thought leader on the green transition, Huttenlauch regularly speaks on ESG and sustainability topics from an antitrust perspective. Complementing this engagement, Huttenlauch co-authored a competition-based insight into the European Commission’s sustainability agenda and delivered a masterclass on supply chain obligations within the EU.
Samuel Bordeleau is a key member of Linklaters’ energy and infrastructure team and part of the firm’s green energy group. Recognised for his extensive experience advising on sustainability-related transactions, Bordeleau’s practice spans the full spectrum of renewable energy projects — including photovoltaic, onshore and offshore wind, biomass, and waste-to-energy projects. A further core area of focus includes emerging asset classes such as carbon capture, green hydrogen, and EV batteries.
Bordeleau is actively involved in sustainability-focused groups and represents the firm as a member of the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables — the French association of professionals in the renewables sector. A recognised thought leader in the field, Bordeleau has published articles on global hydrogen strategies and the financing required behind decarbonisation.
Nathan Bradberry heads up Bevan Brittan LLP’s infrastructure practice and is a leading advisor in environmental sustainability and decarbonisation projects. With over 12 years of experience in carbon capture, emissions trading, and district energy solutions, Bradberry has played a pivotal role in multi-billion-pound public-private partnerships, including the £12bn Bristol City Leap project aimed at decarbonising Bristol through a 20-year initiative.
His expertise extends to advising on groundbreaking projects involving municipal energy supply companies, and biomass, solar, and wind energy. Recently, he hosted the 2024 Energy From Waste Conference, where he led discussions on heat networks and carbon capture.
Leading the firm’s environmental sustainability group and responsible business programme, he is a frequent contributor to legal discourse on sustainable infrastructure through seminars, webinars, and articles.
Cillian Bredin leads Dillon Eustace LLP’s ESG working group and is highly regarded for his expertise in sustainable finance matters. Bredin frequently advises clients on the establishment of Article 8 and Article 9 funds under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation and assists with compliance on ESG reporting obligations, including those mandated by the EU Taxonomy Regulation.
Bredin provides bespoke training sessions on ESG and sustainable finance matters for asset managers and boards of directors at ESG funds and for senior management at fund management companies, ensuring they are well-prepared to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape.
As a recognised thought leader, Bredin recently led a video series on the latest developments concerning SFDR and has authored multiple briefings addressing recent advancements in ESG and sustainability regulations.
Federico Briano leads Linklaters’ capital markets practice and is widely recognised for his expertise in integrating ESG considerations into capital markets transactions. Briano plays a pivotal role in structuring green bonds and sustainability-linked securities, ensuring these financial instruments adhere to ESG standards.
Notably, Briano recently advised Grupo Abertis on its groundbreaking bond issuance tied to environmental objectives. Briano also assists corporations in incorporating ESG principles into their broader capital markets strategies.
Briano showcased his thought leadership in green finance through an article on key regulatory developments, featured in the EU Green Bond Regulation Hub. His influence as a leading voice sustainable finance is further demonstrated by co-authoring a publication on ESG disclosure and supply chain due diligence regulations.
An expert in structured finance and asset-based lending, Micelle Broere is a key contact among developers and investment managers regarding the decarbonisation of the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Alongside a particular focus on green and sustainable finance, Broere is an expert in navigating ESG regulation and reporting requirements.
Supporting the sustainable development of housing in the Netherlands, Broere assisted residential and commercial property manager Heimstaden regarding its €725m sustainability-linked financing. A further key client is sustainability-focused building developer EDGE, whom Broere advised on a €99m green loan to finance the acquisition of the Cross Towers in Amsterdam. The financing will support the transition of the asset into a sustainable, energy-efficient property.
Broere regularly leads the discussion on sustainable finance matters within the legal and business communities. As part of the firm’s ESG conference, Broere presented on ongoing and future developments within the sustainable finance landscape. Helping share knowledge within the real estate sector, Broere co-authored an academic article on how financing within the sector could be encouraged to become more sustainable.
Clyde & Co reinsurance team head Nigel Brook is a key partner to the industry in its green transition journey. As co-lead of the firm’s global climate risk & resilience practice, he advises clients on ESG and climate issues including duties of care, liability, and governance.
Brook is also a leading voice within the firm’s thought leadership output, co-authoring insights into topics including environmental due diligence regimes, greenwashing litigation trends, and the potential impact of the KlimaSeniorinnen case regarding states’ obligations to mitigate climate change.
Supporting the business community in engaging with corporate climate advocacy, Brook spoke during the UN Global Compact Network UK’s webinar on stakeholder disclosures, discussing how businesses can best report on climate policy engagement activities in order to meet stakeholder expectations while avoiding legal and reputational risks.
Offering standout expertise in project finance, corporate financing, and restructuring mandates, Bram Bulter at Linklaters brings a keen focus on sustainability and the energy transition. Alongside his experience in sustainability-linked and green loan provisions, Bulter is a key contact on the financing of renewable energy, electricity and decarbonisation assets.
Bulter is a key contact on the construction financing of landmark energy transition assets. In a €29m mandate, Bulter assisted ABN AMRO Bank on the financing for waste-to-energy operator Attero, supporting the construction of a carbon capture and storage facility in Moerdijk. With the project part of the landmark Delta CO2 capture corridor, the mandate supports the borrower in constructing a solution vital in decarbonising its electricity and heat production.
Owing to his leading expertise in sustainability and energy project finance, Bulter regularly speaks on key emerging issues, having organised an event on North Sea energy hubs alongside the International Project Finance Association. Bulter is a key partner to major industry associations and players, regularly delivering trainings for ECAs and multilateral agencies on renewable energy sector developments and project finance structuring.
Thomas R. Burton has chaired Mintz’s energy & sustainability practice since its inception in 2004. With over 25 years of experience, he has dedicated himself to clean energy and innovative technology, advising clients – from start-ups, entrepreneurs, and venture capital and private equity funds to Fortune 100 companies – across all stages of development, in venture capital and private equity financings, M&A, and IPOs. His portfolio of energy and technology clients spans a range of sectors, including solar and wind, smart grid and energy efficiency, energy storage, water technologies, waste treatment, biofuels, electric vehicles, and green buildings.
Burton’s influence is evident in his various memberships: He is on the advisory council of bluetech company SeaAhead, Dynamo Energy Hub, and the Environmental League of Massachusetts, among many others. He is also a founding and board of trustee member of the Massachusetts Housing & Climate Innovation Center.
His thought leadership is showcased in the firm’s energy and sustainability related publications, including his contributions to regular newsletters and an ESG guide for employers and stakeholders. He has also been involved in various events, such as the firm’s annual Energy Transition Summit.
At Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes, Gabriel Calvillo has a long track record in the regulatory, law enforcement and compliance fields with a focus on environmental and human rights matters. He regularly represents clients in complex environmental litigation, and acts for buyers and sellers in environmental compliance and due diligence matters.
Notably, Calvillo oversaw the design and implementation of the Federal Law on Environmental Responsibility, which addresses central issues of climate responsibility, and environmental compliance and litigation.
He also brings a background of having acted as head of the Environmental Crimes Unit of the Attorney General’s office, and as General Counsel for the Federal Environmental Enforcement Agency, as well as Litigation Director General at the Environmental and Natural Resources Ministry, and head of Environmental Crimes Division of the Federal Department of Justice.
Alongside his frequent speaking engagements on environmental justice, sustainability and ESG, he also teaches a Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) Acceleration Programme in partnership with Mexican Stock Exchange BIVA and Social Value Institute.
