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France Creates Appeals Court to Focus on Climate Litigation

Lawyers say the creation of the new court is an acknowledgment of the growth, importance and complexity of climate litigation.
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What COP28 Achieved—And Was It Enough?

COP28 introduced a number of key milestones, including the first 'Global Stocktake', but some will view the outcomes achieved as a compromise.
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Lawyer Reticence on Climate Change is 'Weird': Partners From Kirkland, Clifford Chance and Linklaters Speak Out at COP28

As this year's COP comes to an end and the fight against climate change still seems long, lawyers discussed where they fit in at an event held at the Address Sky View hotel in downtown Dubai.
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Inside COP28: Key Themes From Week 1

Discussions have focused on delivering loss and damage funding, unlocking climate finance and pushing for a global deal to triple renewable energy efficiency by 2030.
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'Deals to Be Done, Finance to Raise, Disputes to Resolve': Clifford Chance and HSF Leaders on Why They're at COP28

Law.com speaks with Clifford Chance partner and ESG board chair, Jeroen Ouwehand and Herbert Smith Freehills CEO Justin D'Agostino about law firms' role in the climate change debate, and on the cynicism around COP this year.
5 minute read

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COP 28: What to Expect

COP28 is a good opportunity to take a step back to consider what sustainability means for each organisation, write two Herbert Smith Freehills lawyers.
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UK Court Gives Nod for Nigerian Communities' Claims Against Shell in Major Oil Spills Action

The global oil giant now has the option of a settlement or going to trial.
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Law Firms Not Transparent on Applying ESG Criteria to Supply Chains, Research Company Says

The research by Lamp House analysed the websites of 125 top UK and North American law firms.
2 minute read

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5 DLA Piper Offices Back Peru Debt-for-Nature Swap

The pro bono effort involved advice to four environmental non-profits who helped redirect $20 million in sovereign debt payments toward conservation efforts in the Peruvian Amazon.
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Dentons Adds Planning Partner as Brisbane Prepares to Host Olympic Games

Mitchell Osborne has over 15 years of experience in environment and planning law, and is also a qualified town planner.
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