Green Energy Projects under Major Threat of Policy Change4 June 2026
Examining the risk of regulatory changes impacting renewable energy projects in the UK, with a focus on the legal remedies available.
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Corporate Crime – Companies may now be held liable for criminal conduct of senior managers14 May 2026
The Crime and Policing Act introduces criminal liability for companies where a senior manager commits an offence in the UK.
ESMA releases final report on draft regulatory technical standards under the EU ESG transparency regulation28 November 2025
ESMA releases final report on draft regulatory technical standards under the EU ESG transparency regulation.
Development Financing in the Mining Sector: Policy and practice aligning with the Seville Commitment5 August 2025
This article explores the Seville Commitment’s transformative policies aimed at boosting sustainable infrastructure and mining investment through fairer financing, debt relief and global cooperation.
The rise of greenwashing amid growing ESG pressures5 August 2025
Greenwashing is rising amid ESG pressures, leaving both financiers and businesses exposed to regulatory and consumer scrutiny. Regulators are enforcing stricter standards, exposing companies to reputational, legal, and financial risks for misleading sustainability claims.
INDABA 2025: How can Ghana combat illegal mining?18 February 2025
In this article, jointly authored with leading Ghanaian law firm Kimathi and Partners, Sarah Ellington, Sulaiman Hoosen and Lorraine Mintah draw on both national and international perspectives to consider how Ghana can combat illegal mining.
Climate Litigation: Key Risks and Liabilities for Aviation Companies23 January 2025
The decision in Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz and Others v Switzerland 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.
ESG, Business and Human Rights: Disputes Outlook for 202514 January 2025
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Lauren Satill discuss expected developments in the ESG sphere in 2025.
The Failure to Prevent Fraud Offence and its implications for sustainability-related claims13 December 2024
In this article, Sarah Ellington and Lauren Satill discuss the incoming failure to prevent fraud offence and its application to sustainability-related claims.
Climate litigation: key risks and liabilities for shipping companies21 October 2024
We discuss the details of the ITLOS opinion as well as some recent and pending actions that appear to hint that greater scrutiny of shipping emissions as part of the overall value chain may be on the horizon.
UAE case law update – recent Dubai court of cassation judgment on recovery of legal costs in arbitration5 April 2024
Mostafa Emad and James Lehmann discuss a significant judgment issued by the Dubai Court of Cassation about the recovery of legal costs in arbitration.
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.
