Climate litigation: Key risks and liabilities for mining companies19 July 2024
What does the Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland decision mean for mining companies?
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Climate Litigation: Key risks and liabilities for oil and gas companies14 June 2024
The decision has set a precedent requiring Convention states to assess the effectiveness of their legislative regimes to protect individuals who are most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
European Court of Human Rights on the climate crisis and what this means for our key industry sectors13 June 2024
In this series of articles, we discuss the recent European Court of Human Rights case, Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland and other climate litigation across WFW’s key sectors of energy, infrastructure and transport.
The CSDDD and Civil Liability: Expanding the reach of EU Courts24 May 2024
In this article we look at the civil liability provisions of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and consider, in particular, how this will impact multi-nationals not incorporated in the EU.
A new wave of climate change litigation? Considering the wider implications of Smith v Fonterra22 February 2024
The New Zealand Supreme Court allows a claim to be heard on a novel tort imposing a duty on companies not to cause harm to the environment.
ESG Disputes Outlook 202415 January 2024
Dispute Resolution and ESG Partner Sarah Ellington and Associate Lauren Satill consider five key trends to look out for in 2024.
UK High Court refuses to exercise jurisdiction over claim by migrant workers in Malaysia against Dyson in the UK20 December 2023
The UK High Court refused to exercise jurisdiction over claims of forced labour brought against Dyson by migrant workers in Malaysia.