Clients quoted by Chambers credit Reed Smith for providing “seasoned and enriched solutions based on superior comprehension and insightful foresight” on ESG issues. Chambers editors describe the firm as “particularly strong on environment law matters and sustainable bond finance” and note that the firm advises blue-chip corporates and handles social-focused issues. The guide highlights partners Claude Brown, Tyree Jones and Jennifer Smokelin as notable practitioners.

Crisis & Risk Management is a relatively new Chambers guide to crisis-response and risk-advisory services in three geographic areas: US nationwide; UK nationwide; and “Global-wide.” It focuses on practices that help those seeking to anticipate and mitigate risk exposures and respond effectively to crisis events that do occur.