Maximilian O’Driscoll
Associate London
Maximilian is an Associate in the dispute resolution group.
Maximilian represents clients in commercial litigation and international arbitration and advises on dispute avoidance.
He has a particular interest in ESG risk and advisory work. Maximilian is a member of several ESG-related professional networks, including the BHRLA, GA!L and the IBA. He has also contributed to numerous UN consultations on ESG-related issues, providing input on behalf of the IBA.
- Advising a multinational shipping company in respect of its sustainability reporting and due diligence obligations under the CSRD and CSDDD.
- Participating in a consultation by the European Working Group to develop CSDDD compliance model clauses.
- Participating in a consultation by the EBA to develop guidelines on ESG scenario analysis under the CRR.
- Participating in a consultation by the ESMA to develop regulatory technical standards in respect of authorisation and recognition, separation of activities and disclosure under the ESGRR.
- Preparing a client placemat on the key elements of the CSDDD including scope, implementation, key obligations and consequences of non-compliance.
Education
- 2012 – 2016 · LLB Law with European Law, University of Nottingham
- 2018 – 2020 · Legal Practice Course, BPP Law School
