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Climate Change
At SJKP LLP, we provide strategic legal counsel to help clients navigate the complex and rapidly evolving challenges of climate change.
Our Climate Change practice supports businesses across industries including manufacturing, energy, technology, transportation, and financial services. We advise on developing and implementing corporate climate strategies, acquiring and trading carbon offsets, and complying with international and domestic environmental regulations. By aligning sustainability goals with business objectives, SJKP LLP helps clients reduce risks, enhance resilience, and capture new opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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1. Climate Change and Carbon Credit Transactions
The carbon credit market is one of the most dynamic areas of climate-related investment. We specialize in structuring and advising on environmental product transactions worldwide, from spot and forward offtakes to carbon funds and project financing. Our lawyers have advised on regulatory frameworks and industry-standard trading agreements, including the California Emissions Trading Master Agreement, as well as innovative projects involving the tokenization of carbon credits.
Expertise in Carbon Credit Market Innovation
SJKP LLP was among the first firms to establish a dedicated climate change law practice in 2008. Since then, we have helped shape carbon credit market standards, advised on international carbon trading mechanisms, and supported companies in monetizing carbon reduction projects. Our legal guidance ensures clients can participate in emerging markets while remaining compliant with local and international regulations.
2. Climate Change and Global Carbon Market Participation
We provide comprehensive advice to energy companies, commodity trading firms, and financial institutions seeking to engage in global carbon markets. Our services extend across both voluntary carbon markets and compliance-based schemes, such as the EU Emissions Trading System and emerging national frameworks in Asia and Latin America.
Navigating Carbon Market Regulations
Our team offers unique insight into the patchwork of carbon regulations worldwide. From carbon allowance auctions in Europe to voluntary credits in North America and Asia, we help clients structure transactions, manage reporting obligations, and avoid compliance pitfalls. We also advise on how regional regulations interact with global carbon accounting standards to ensure seamless market participation.
3. Climate Change: CCUS and Hydrogen Project Development
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen initiatives are becoming central to decarbonization strategies worldwide. SJKP LLP leads the market in advising on these complex projects, from pore space acquisition to carbon storage agreements and hydrogen infrastructure development.
Comprehensive Legal Solutions for CCUS Projects
Our lawyers provide end-to-end legal support for CCUS initiatives, covering regulatory approvals, permitting, financing, liability allocation, and commercial contracts. We ensure that carbon transportation, storage, and utilization arrangements are legally sound and strategically aligned with clients’ business goals.
4. Climate Change Disclosure and NetZero Strategies
As investor scrutiny and regulatory obligations increase, companies face growing pressure to set NetZero targets and disclose their climate strategies. We guide clients through greenhouse gas reduction planning, sustainability reporting, and climate-related disclosure frameworks.
Legal Support for Corporate Sustainability Goals
SJKP LLP helps companies design corporate sustainability programs that satisfy both regulatory requirements and stakeholder expectations. Whether developing NetZero transition plans, ESG governance structures, or climate disclosures under SEC and EU CSRD standards, we deliver tailored strategies that balance compliance with competitiveness.
5. Sustainable Finance and Climate-Driven Investments
Capital markets play a pivotal role in addressing climate change. Our sustainable finance team advises on multi-billion-dollar transactions that fund renewable energy, clean technology, and low-carbon infrastructure. We counsel clients on structuring green bonds, sustainability-linked loans, and blended finance solutions.
Leading in Sustainable Finance Transactions
As active members of the ICMA Green Bond & Social Bond Principles Advisory Council, we remain at the forefront of sustainable finance policy. We help issuers, investors, and underwriters navigate disclosure obligations, align with ESG standards, and implement financing structures that support long-term climate goals.
6. Climate Change Litigation and Advocacy
Litigation related to climate change is on the rise, with cases spanning regulatory challenges, emissions disputes, and project development delays. We offer strategic legal representation in climate-related disputes and regulatory enforcement proceedings.
Defending Against Climate Change Litigation
Our litigators defend clients against lawsuits challenging energy infrastructure projects, greenhouse gas emission limits, and greenwashing claims. We combine courtroom advocacy with negotiation and regulatory engagement, helping clients manage reputational risks and secure favorable outcomes in courts and arbitration panels worldwide.
7. Climate Change in China and Asia
Asia has emerged as a critical hub for climate regulation and carbon market activity. SJKP LLP advises multinational corporations and local companies on navigating regulatory frameworks in China, Korea, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Advising on Carbon Markets in Asia
We assist clients in understanding and participating in national carbon markets, including China’s national ETS and Korea’s K-ETS. Our team also supports cross-border dialogue with regulators, ensuring compliance while enabling clients to capture regional market opportunities.
8. Climate Change: Why Choose SJKP LLP?
Clients choose SJKP LLP because we offer more than legal compliance—we deliver forward-looking strategies that integrate climate considerations into business planning.
- - Deep experience in carbon markets, CCUS, hydrogen, and sustainable finance.
- Global reach with specialized knowledge of U.S., EU, and Asian regulatory systems.
- Practical solutions that align corporate sustainability with profitability.
- Proven litigation strength to defend against climate-related disputes.
SJKP LLP is committed to helping clients achieve resilience and leadership in a low-carbon future.
The information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Reading or relying on the contents of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship with our firm. For advice regarding your specific situation, please consult a qualified attorney licensed in your jurisdiction.
