International law firm CMS has bolstered its Energy & Infrastructure team with the appointment of Sinéad Oryszczuk as partner in its London office.
Sinéad has extensive environmental and product stewardship expertise, and advises on complex matters across industrial and consumer products, energy, technology, chemicals, food and drug and life sciences sectors. She has developed a unique contemporary and multi-disciplinary practice, in particular, assisting companies with fast-moving sustainability/ESG requirements and strategies, including implementation and audit of compliance programs, non-financial reporting and disclosures, green claims, pledges and commitments, and supply chain due diligence, alongside a solid but cutting edge ESG and sustainability M&A due diligence offering. Sinéad has also built up particular experience in relation to chemicals and hazardous substances, novel technologies, innovative and borderline products, plastics, and product safety.
Paul Smith, co-head of the CMS Infrastructure Group and head of the Energy, Project and Construction group, commented: “ESG continues to be a significant area of focus for CMS and its clients. I am delighted to welcome Sinéad back to the firm and, amongst many opportunities that Sinéad’s return will bring, this will enable us to further build on our existing capability in this area and deepen the advice we can deliver to our clients. I look forward to working with Sinéad again.”
CMS partner Olivia Jamison added: “Myself and our team warmly welcome Sinéad back to CMS as a partner. Sinéad trained with CMS and in her career has built an enviable track record advising on complex ESG and Environment matters. Her appointment adds to our active, longstanding, forward-looking practice, which provides business critical advice across all sector groups.”
Sinéad Oryszczuk commented: “I am delighted to join the highly regarded CMS Energy & infrastructure practice. The firm’s international offering, combined with its market leading and multifaceted environmental law practice, will allow me to meet the diverse and evolving needs of my clients. I look forward to working with my colleagues across CMS and to the many exciting opportunities ahead.”
The CMS Energy & Infrastructure practice is one of the largest of its kind in the world, building on 40 years of experience advising on infrastructure, power, oil & gas and renewables through to energy disputes, emerging areas and Energy Transition.
CMS partner Lukas Rootman added: “Energy has been and continues to be a key sector for the firm, and we have ambitious growth plans for the practice. Sinéad’s experience is a fantastic addition to our team, and I look forward to working with her.”
Sinéad joins from Covington & Burling LLP where she was head of the UK, Irish and EU environment practice, and vice-chair and founding member of its international ESG practice.