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What are the opportunities for law firms in relation to #ESG? This was the topic during a panel discussion at the #IBAMexico, on which my colleague Zulon Begum was speaking. Read more in the below article

What are the opportunities for law firms in relation to #ESG? This was the topic during a panel discussion at the #IBAMexico, on which my colleague Zulon Begum was speaking. Read more in the below article: 

ESG considerations cover so many issues which firms should be focusing on, but when it comes to the law and ESG, is there such a thing as an ESG lawyer? My colleague Jannis Bille is one of a number of lawyers who talks to IFLR's Olivia Francesca Adam about this issue. Spoiler alert ... there is consensus on the topic, but to find out what that is, read on ... #ESG #ESGlawyer https://lnkd.in/eU-FHAGD

📢 CLOSING SOON 📢 ALB ASIA'S TOP 15 ESG LAW FIRMS 2024 - Deadline: Friday, 29 March 2024, 6:00pm (GMT+8)   In its annual list for Asia Top 15 ESG Law Firms, ALB will spotlight law firms that have delivered exceptional legal services for the businesses in addressing ESG considerations while achieving long-term prosperity. We are now accepting submissions for the ranking until 29 March, 2024. Please note that submission of nomination does not guarantee a place on the list. ALB does not have the obligation to explain the inclusion or omission of any specific candidate. Submissions from mainland China and Australia/New Zealand will not be considered for this list. Winners of 2023 include: Allen & Gledhill LLP, ARMA Law, Ben McQuhae & Co, Hogan Lovells, Juris Corp, LAW Partnership, Lee & Ko, Mayer Brown, Morrison Foerster, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu, Ogier, RAJAH & TANN SINGAPORE LLP, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, UMBRA - Strategic Legal Solutions. Read more on https://lnkd.in/gZvA4bzU Don't miss out! #asia #esg #lawfirms

The next CCTL Corporate Law and Governance Cluster Seminar – ‘Understanding ESG and its Impacts on Business’ will be held on 9 April 2024 For details and registration: https://bit.ly/3vBMRpK Centre for Comparative and Transnational Law, CUHK LAW #CUHKLAW #CUHK #CCTL #businesslaw #ESG

Risk / Responsibility / Resilience / Recognition: Rethinking ESG Across Today's Legal Profession We are pleased to announce Alex Edmans, Professor of Finance at London Business School, will be presenting the opening keynote - "Rethinking Legal ESG: Rational Sustainability" at Legal ESG: London Whether it is called ESG or some other phrase, understanding what it means to be a responsible business and collaborating to understand risks, reporting requirements, and regulations is required of all businesses. Legal ESG: London taking place on 18th & 19th June 2024, will bring together law firm leaders, the clients they serve, and today’s leading ESG experts to hear from the likes of Clifford Chance, Clyde & Co, Amity Advisory, Mills & Reeve, Addleshaw Goddard, Lamp House Strategy, Greenplaces, Stephenson Harwood LLP, Hence Technologies and more on topics including: Ambition, Attitude, Approach: Advisor / Client Lockstep Journey Young Lawyers: What ESG Means to the Next Generation ESG across the SupplyChain GeoLegal Outlook: The Intersection of Legal Practice and GlobalAffairs, Green Regulation, Greenwashing, and Green Litigation AdvisedEmissions: The Bigger Picture Responsible Law: The Moral & Ethical Obligation of the Profession and the Future of the RuleofLaw And much more... Join us in contributing to the conversation among law firms, legal service providers, in-house counsel, legal operations, and today’s ESG thought leaders as they shape our society's future. Don't miss your chance to contribute to the conversation and participate in this landmark event. For more information and to confirm your place: https://lnkd.in/eV3dfa4d #esg #sustainability #lawandlegislation

✏️ "As ESG issues become increasingly important to law firms and their clients, law firm leaders and corporate GCs need to find ways to upskill their legal teams..." ♻️ Read more in this article from Reuters and follow the planetary lawyer project (available on LinkedIn & Substack) for more resources for climate lawyers!

There are not many articles on B Corps specifically focused on Law Firms, so thought it worth flagging this one in the Law Gazette https://lnkd.in/eic46Rf2 If you are interested in a deeper analysis please reach out and I can share with you my Whitepaper, Elevating Impact: Corp certification and Law Firms.

"... The European Union’s controversial and intensely debated Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (commonly referred to as the CS3D)[1] received final approval by the EU Parliament on April 24, putting an end to the legislative process before the European Parliament.[2] Once the directive is implemented into national law by the EU Member States, in-scope companies will be obligated to address the negative impacts of their operations on human rights and the environment. ..." https://lnkd.in/d-WSbXgg #CS3D #CSRD #eu #law #eulaw #sustainbility #duediligence #humanrights

ESG can be seen as a significant growth trend for law firms and in house legal counceling. As ESG-related issues become increasingly important in corporate strategy, regulation, and stakeholder expectations, law firms and in house legal counseling are finding new opportunities to advise clients or businesses across a wide range of legal areas. Here's why ESG is a growth driver for lawyers in general: Lawyers play a crucial role in helping businesses understand and comply with Regulatory Compliance and Advisory Services, such as: - Environmental regulations such as emissions targets, carbon reduction commitments, waste management, and climate-related disclosures. - Social compliance in areas like human rights, diversity, labor practices, and supply chain transparency. - Governance requirements including board diversity, executive compensation, and anti-corruption measures. Governance is a key pillar of ESG, and lawyers are uniquely positioned to advise on best legal practices. Boards of directors are increasingly under pressure to incorporate ESG factors into decision-making processes and fiduciary duties. Law firms and in house lawyers are called upon to advise on: - Board composition and governance reforms. - Shareholder activism - Ethical issues such as anti-bribery, anti-corruption, and responsible supply chain management With the growing emphasis on ESG, companies are more exposed to litigation risks. We are increasingly called upon to defend businesses in cases involving: - Environmental damages/losses - Social issues including labor disputes, discrimination, or human rights violations within supply chains. - Governance failures, such as lack of transparency, fraud, or poor ethical practices. As ESG factors become more embedded in business operations, mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions now require ESG due diligence. In this sector particular attention is given to: - ESG due diligence - Contract drafting and review,. - Green finance or other ESG financial products. Publicly traded companies are now expected to report on their ESG performance, often through frameworks like the Global Reporting Initiative . ESG represents a significant growth area for legal activity, as companies increasingly seek legal expertise to navigate the complex and evolving ESG landscape. As ESG continues to become an integral part of corporate operations and law firms and in house counselers are certainly an added value and contributors to the implementation of ESG best practices allowing companies dive into sustainable businesses in a proper manner. #ESG #sustainability #environment #business #law #governance #legal #inhousecounsel #investment