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What It Takes to Practice Environmental Law in Europe

Law firms in Europe expect job candidates to come in the door with highly specialized training and experience. It also helps, said one partner, "to have a desire to change the world."
5 minute read

International Edition

Evolving International Class Action Landscape Poses Challenges for Law Firms

As plaintiff firms evaluate risks of international class actions, rules in various jurisdictions are often still patchy. Frequently faced with lengthy trials, litigation funding gains relevance, especially across the European Union.
6 minute read

International Edition

'There Won't Be Any Rule Book': Skyrocketing ESG Risks Put GCs Center Stage

"This landscape is complicated by often ambiguous guidance from regulators, stakeholder pressure and competing goals within the business itself," according to the study from EY Law and Harvard University.
3 minute read

International Edition

Why 2022 Will Be a Banner Year for Climate Litigation in Europe

Even before the invasion of Ukraine focused attention on Europe's dependence on fossil fuels from Russia, regulatory changes and climate litigation were converging to make 2022 a pivotal year for climate change law in Europe.
9 minute read

International Edition

Climate Litigation Makes Its Mark in Australia. Law Firms Are Taking Note

The country is second only to the U.S. in the number of climate litigation cases filed.
7 minute read

International Edition

The Changing Insurability of Environmental Risks

Increasing intense weather events will drive up the cost of the associated losses and of the policies designed to cover them.
5 minute read

International Edition

'You Cannot Ignore It': The Rise of ESG in Africa

ESG is racing to the top of law firm agendas, as banks and private equity firms refuse to fund projects without a proven sustainability plan.
5 minute read

International Edition

Pinsent Masons Bolts On Local Boutique For South Africa Environmental Law Launch

The addition of a lawyer duo, with expertise in real estate, energy and mining work, is the latest step in Pinsents' ambitious African growth plans.
2 minute read

International Edition

Australia's Gilbert + Tobin Poaches Baker McKenzie's Global Head of Climate Change

Ilona Millar joins the Australian firm as it focuses on expanding its ESG practice. Managing partner Danny Gilbert has said more and more clients are seeking advice related to environmental, social and governance matters.
2 minute read

International Edition

ESG Matters Take Center Stage in Latin America as Region Eyes Sustainability

Global law firms are increasingly guiding the issuance of sustainability-linked bonds from the region while brainstorming with clients to craft meaningful ESG goals.
6 minute read

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