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COP26 Blog: HSF, Ashurst Lawyers Tackle Energy Issues

In our latest set of blogs from lawyers attending COP26, we hear key takeaways from Herbert Smith Freehills and Ashurst partners.
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Chinese Companies Get ESG Guidance From Hong Kong

China, which wants to achieve carbon neutrality by 2060, is expected to accelerate the implementation of mandatory environmental disclosure requirements. But lawyers say that even more than government regulations, it is Hong Kong and international investors that have put pressure on mainland Chinese companies to comply with ESG requirements.
5 minute read

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White & Case UK Accounts: Profits Soar, Emissions Plummet and an Office Sold for £6

The firm's London office energy usage dropped sharply during the lockdown and the UK LLP sold its Johannesburg branch.
2 minute read

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'I Think You Are a Bad Human Being': Elon Musk Fires Back at Investors' Lawyer From Witness Stand

The billionaire CEO, who has become famous worldwide, responded to questions about Tesla's place in the world of solar power and about his role within Tesla, primarily with regard to his level of control in relation to directors.
5 minute read

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South African Law Firms Hail Sentencing of Former President Zuma as Landmark Judgment

"In short, the message is clear: Citizens, corporates and state officials alike defy courts at their peril," said one lawyer of the judgment.
4 minute read

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Panasonic Legal Chief Outlines Keys to Creating a Culture of Compliance

"Historically among Japanese companies, legal departments have had a relatively less strategic, less upfront, more backseat role," Laurence Bates said.
4 minute read

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Another Leading Singaporean Law Firm Joins ESG Drive

The firm's new offering will focus sustainable finance, responsible investment and responsible business and governance.
2 minute read

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Driving ESG: It's More Than Legal Advice

"We can't just pigeon-hole ourselves as lawyers," Saudi Aramco attorney Paul Sharobeem said. "It's really helpful when lawyers can jump in and really see the big picture."
3 minute read

International Edition

Q&A: Bank of China Head of Legal On the Growing Importance of ESG

Anna Hart is speaking about financial services and ESG at the Dispute Litigation Forum on Wednesday.
3 minute read

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Morrison & Foerster Tokyo Chief Nominated to SoftBank's Board of Directors

Ken Siegel continues his role as office managing partner and says his practice won't be impacted.
2 minute read

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