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Top Firms Press UK Government For Sustainable Recovery From COVID-19 Fallout

Clifford Chance and Slaughter and May are among nine law firm signatories to a letter addressed to the UK Prime Minister setting out environmental concerns as the nation embarks on its economic recovery.
2 minute read

International Edition

Volkswagen Suffers Major Blow Following Landmark 'Dieselgate' Court Ruling

Germany's highest court delivered a ruling on Monday that all but ends Volkswagen's chances of limiting the reputational and financial damage done to the company over a five-year period.
4 minute read

International Edition

CMS Aims for Carbon Neutrality by 2025

The legal industry is paying more attention to sustainability.
2 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance and Gide Advise on €3 Billion in Financing Linked to Carbon Footprint Reduction

The deal, for a French infrastructure group, ties credit margins to success at meeting climate goals.
2 minute read

International Edition

A&O, Slaughter and May Lawyers Among Group Launching New Climate Change Advice

The group has drafted model contracts designed to help businesses and lawyers tackle the issue.
2 minute read

International Edition

Australia Is Burning and Demand for 'Climate Lawyers' Is Rising

Law firms expect there will be a need for more lawyers with experience in climate change in the coming years as more corporations adapt their business to the changing environment and more governments enact carbon emissions legislation.
5 minute read

International Edition

The Elephant in the Room: How Will the US 2020 Election Affect Law Firms' Fortunes?

Regulatory issues, tax law, China and transactions are top of mind as the presidential election draws near.
4 minute read

International Edition

Clifford Chance Co-Pilots easyJet on New Carbon Emissions Commitment

The airline is looking to offset carbon emissions from fuel used on all of its domestic and international flights.
2 minute read

International Edition

Global Warming Gives Rise to Growth in Climate Law Practices at Global Law Firms

Corporations and governments dealing with increased environmental regulations and societal pressures are seeking more advice from outside counsel on environmental issues.
9 minute read

International Edition

Gibson Dunn's Boutrous Asks U.S. Appeals Court to Uphold Dismissal of City's Climate Change Suit

Attorneys for New York City maintain that the case is not about emissions at all. Rather, they contended the companies should be held responsible for social costs they knew would result from the production and sale of fossil fuels to consumers.
4 minute read

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