International law firm Trowers & Hamlins has bolstered its London team with the hire of new partner, Georgie Messent.
Georgie specialises in advising clients on all aspects of environmental law, including the regulation driving transformation to net-zero carbon emissions. She has extensive experience in advising on ESG corporate reporting, carbon regulation and carbon trading, extended producer responsibility and all aspects of environmental regulatory and compliance issues relating to day-to-day operations, transactions and substantial litigation.
A qualified solicitor with 27 years' experience, Georgie joins Trowers having previously been at Squire Patton Boggs and PwC.
Jacqueline Backhaus, Head of the Planning and Environmental practice at Trowers commented:
"We are delighted to welcome Georgie to the team as we continue to strengthen our planning, environmental and regulatory practice. Georgie's expertise will enhance our ability to support clients in navigating an increasingly complex and fast-evolving landscape of environmental legislation, compliance obligations and regulatory risk."
Georgie added:
"I am thrilled to be joining Trowers at such a pivotal time for the environmental and regulatory sectors. The transition to net-zero is reshaping the regulatory landscape and bringing many additional challenges alongside traditional environmental issues. I look forward to working with colleagues and clients to help them navigate these changes. Trowers' collaborative culture and forward-looking approach make it an exciting place to continue my practice."
