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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.
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Ashurst Plans to Cut Travel Emissions, Paper and Plastics in Latest Sustainability Drive

The move comes as firms across the industry set improved targets for emissions reductions.
2 minute read

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Norton Rose Fulbright Hires Environment and Planning Partner for Melbourne Office

The appointment of Nick Sutton will bolster efforts by the firm's national environment and planning team to grow new and existing relationships with global and domestic corporate and government clients, the firm said.
2 minute read

International Edition

Over 20 International Law Firms Launch Sustainability Commitment

The new alliance includes Slaughter and May and seeks to cut carbon emissions.
2 minute read

International Edition

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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Climate-Focused Law Firm Paulussen Advocaten Scores Victory Over De Brauw in Historic Suit Against Shell

The judgment, in which the court ordered oil giant Shell to drastically reduce its global CO2 emissions, marks another milestone victory for Paulussen Advocaten's Roger Cox, one of Europe's leading climate lawyers.
3 minute read

International Edition

Ranked: The Best (And Worst) UK Law Firms For Energy Usage

The industry's first-ever firm-by-firm comparison on purchased electricity and carbon emissions has been produced following an in-depth analysis by Law.com International.
8 minute read

International Edition

Kirkland Taps Longtime Latham Attorney to Build Up ESG Practice

Sara Orr was at the forefront of efforts to formalize an ESG unit at Latham. She arrives at Kirkland two years after the firm began coordinating its own work in the arena.
3 minute read

International Edition

HFW Appoints First Sustainability Partner in Strategy Refresh

The new initiative includes the appointment of more than 20 'sustainability champions' across the firm.
3 minute read

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HSF Becomes Latest Firm to Appoint Global ESG Leadership

The firm is the fifth top firm to make a similar change in February.
2 minute read

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