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Birketts LLP
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Jones Day
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Carbon markets cover the buying, selling and compliance relating to emission allowances under the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, a UK-wide regime for trading greenhouse gas permits. A solicitor specialising in this area drafts and negotiates trading agreements, reviews access to registries, and advises on compliance with annual surrender obligations, reporting, and penalties for non-compliance. They also liaise with regulators, brokers, and counterparties to structure trades, manage allocation disputes, and navigate changes in cap levels, allocation methods, and enforcement rules.
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The solicitor handles allocation mechanics, registry registrations, surrender reporting, and cross-border or UK-wide trades. They advise on compliance timelines, audit trails, and regulatory interaction with government bodies such as BEIS and the Environment Agency. They also work on contract drafting for buyers and sellers, brokerage or broker-dealer arrangements, and dispute resolution around allowance ownership and verification procedures.
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