As sustainable finance matures, legal practitioners have a key role to play in shaping market practice
Sustainability practice co-lead Rachel Saltzman delves into how Hunton Andrews Kurth is continuing to advise clients on ESG issues despite regulatory rollbacks in the US
As ESG strategies become politically charged, companies face mounting legal exposure — from shareholder activism to federal rollbacks
The reform presents a number of challenges for investors, particularly for the renewables sector as investment may be disincentivised
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards -
Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosA number of lawsuits are pending against gaming concessionaires after clarification of whether they are jointly and severally liable for players’ deposits, say Bruno Almeida and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the CFTC’s recent listing guidelines for VCC derivatives and how they seek to enhance market integrity, transparency, and liquidity
IFLR’s latest primer takes a look at the anti-greenwashing rules introduced by the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority
In-house counsel should proactively gear up for impending shifts in how enforcers scrutinise environmental claims for products in the EU
The EU's groundbreaking law shines a harsh spotlight on businesses with weak deforestation and timber policies
The European Commission’s proposal will provide belt and braces for human rights and environmental due diligence in Europe
IFLR examines the SEC’s latest proposals to enhance climate disclosures and combat greenwashing across the US investment management industry
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at the Commission’s proposal on climate disclosures for issuers, for which the comment period will end on June 17
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how the framework compares with other taxonomies and what implementation challenges it will present
In our latest explainer, we take a closer look at the new Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, which replaces the Non-Financial Reporting Directive
IFLR’s latest explainer looks at how proposed changes will have implications for diversity, board governance and ESG
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Agency interpretation survives Chevron deference rollback
Lawyers at A&O Shearman and Vinson & Elkins say that judges are approaching statutory interpretation differently following Loper Bright, but they are still paying attention to government arguments -
Clifford Chance lays strong debt-for-nature swaps foundation
Partner Deborah Zandstra and senior associate Azam Taiyeb delve into the business opportunities the innovative product brings for the firm and the complexities in structuring deals -
China’s global ESG challenge: legal risks for outbound enterprises
Supply chain oversight and environmental impact assessments are some of the key areas that Chinese businesses need to be mindful of in outbound operations
IFLR Awards
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first of five global awards took place in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
IFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams and individuals of its 22nd annual Europe Awards