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Cleantech

Cleantech encompasses technology and services that address environment issues or lessen the impact of current products or services on the environment. The COP21 Climate Change Agreement in Paris in December 2015 marked a new chapter in tackling climate change, and as a result, we expect this hugely important sector to continue to grow rapidly.

Our Cleantech Group works with the industry, their investors and the customers or users of cleantech. We advise on UK and EU policies, economic and fiscal instruments, and the incentives that support the cleantech sector. Whilst cleantech is currently most notable in the clean energy sector,  we often advise on cleantech application in areas such as agriculture, alternative waste management, building efficiencies, consumer products (particularly electrical and electronic), emissions and other monitoring, abatement and control measures, flood adaptation, transport, water and waste water.

Our Cleantech Group applies legal expertise in all relevant areas, such as commercial, competition, construction, consumer products, corporate, energy, environment, finance, IP, planning, procurement, real estate, tax, technology, telecoms, transport, waste and water.

Awards & Recognitions
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    "Leaders in energy transition and provide excellent technical and commercial support to new energy projects. Overall they offer the full package for 21st century energy and natural resources clients."
    Legal 500, 2022
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    "I was impressed with the way they put together a team with a variety of expertise and experience in the room and it came across seamlessly. There are not many firms that can deal with environmental issues in such a complete way and I was highly satisfied and appreciative of the result achieved."
    Legal 500, 2022
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    “The CMS team have depth and strength across a key number of sectors and specialisms that can be relied upon to deliver in circumstances that are often challenging. Without doubt my go to organisation when looking at new and challenging projects.”
    Legal 500, 2022

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Events

  • United Kingdom
    13 May 2026

    2026 ITechLaw World Technology Law Conference in Chicago

  • United Kingdom
    21 May 2026

    Navigating Global Uncertainty: Practical Insights for In-House Teams

  • United Kingdom
    28 May 2026

    CMS International Crypto Forum 2026

  • United Kingdom
    03 Jun 2026

    IP Insights webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    08 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: Presenting as a Leader

  • United Kingdom
    09 Jun 2026

    CMS Consumer & Retail Conference 2026

  • United Kingdom
    09 Jun 2026

    UPC Case Law webinar series 2026

  • United Kingdom
    11 Jun 2026

    Class actions in Scotland: Will Scotland become a litigation hotspot?

  • United Kingdom
    18 Jun 2026

    Cross-Border Financial Services 2026 webinar series

  • United Kingdom
    22 Jun 2026

    Skills for Future Facing Teams: The Leader Who Advocates Legal Value

  • United Kingdom
    30 Jun 2026

    On the Pulse webinar series 2026 - Spring/Summer

  • United Kingdom
    06 Jul 2026

    CMS Skills For Future Facing Teams: The empowering leader

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