IFLR spoke with Herbert Smith Freehills’ newly banded regional ESG quartet to understand how the firm is leveraging technology to provide the most streamlined and current advice to clients
Milbank lawyers discuss the intricacies behind the transaction which won the project finance deal of the year at IFLR’s Asia Pacific Awards 2024
New York-based Tim Wilkins of Freshfields tells IFLR that the firm's 20-year ESG commitment gives it a competitive edge in the legal market
Energy lawyers reveal the essence of winning deals from the green energy transition, including having deep sector knowledge and understanding clients' business intricacies
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity -
Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
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
In IFLR’s latest primer, we look at the significance of the UK Stewardship Code and how recent changes will impact asset management
In this IFLR’s explainer, we look at the significance of the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and how it affects investors
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Opinion: UK budget falls short on ESG
The spring budget revealed a conspicuous reticence from the government regarding ESG ratings regulatory frameworks -
Opinion: Law firm DEI programmes need thorough audits in 2024
Law firms and businesses need to ensure DEI programmes and policies promote equal opportunity amid continuing scrutiny in the US -
Opinion: more urgency needed over SEC climate disclosure rule
Without clarity, US businesses are left with uncertainty on climate reporting as they continue to adopt a wait-and-see approach -
Opinion: client demand pushes law firms to demonstrate ESG credentials
Requests for proposals seeking sustainability details are on the rise, requiring firms to disclose their carbon emissions -
Greenhushing: damned if you do, damned if you don’t
Due to inconsistent ESG regulations across the EU, asset managers are being discreet about marketing sustainable funds
The first of five global awards took place on Wednesday evening 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