04/26/2023
Strong support for arbitration in sanction-related disputes despite new risks
Another problematic issue with sanctions and the arbitral process centres around the financial friction they create on cross-border payments.
Planet SOS
04/21/2023
Bermuda Leads in Tackling Climate Change
In these changing times, ESG is no longer an optional project for companies in Bermuda; it is an essential aspect of their operations.
04/19/2023
Allen & Overy advises the sponsors on the Îles d’Yeu and Noirmoutier offshore wind farm project
With more than sixty wind turbines, it will supply nearly 800,000 people with electricity each year, the equivalent of the population of the Vendée.
04/19/2023
Signs of progress on embodied carbon in UK real estate
The UK government has an opportunity to catalyse the market through its efforts to address the risk of ‘carbon leakage’, but regulation is needed quickly to encourage investment in and use of such products amidst the climate emergency.
04/17/2023
How to manage vested interests in the energy transition
In the interview, De Ruyter alleged that Eskom has been captured, so to speak, and he estimated that more than $50 million every month is stolen from Eskom as a result of corruption.
04/14/2023
Global real estate and ESG: How the EU, UK and US are responding to the climate crisis
The UK is ahead of much of Europe in implementing legislation on minimum energy standards.
04/06/2023
ESG and good governance developments in the Bermuda insurance sector
The development of Bermuda's insurance regime is a result of prevailing market conditions and considerations.
04/05/2023
Dentons joins Alley of Legal Practice, planting trees for a greener Ukraine
Alley of Legal Practice was first launched in 2020 by Kyiv-based newspaper, Yurydychna Praktyka
04/03/2023
EU member states approve zero emissions vehicle law
The final proposal will allow the use of engines that run on synthetic ‘e-fuels’, which are produced using green electricity and are climate neutral.
03/30/2023
Financing the gap: eight thoughts on accelerating the Net Zero transition
The world doesn’t need more regulation – it needs precision regulation
03/28/2023
Climate change litigation on the rise: what does this mean for governments, local communities and investors?
Recent trends in climate change litigation show that communities in developing countries are potentially more acutely impacted by climate change.
03/21/2023
Shift from EAs to environmental outcomes reports considered in DLUHC paper
The proposals are set out in a new consultation paper issued alongside a separate technical consultation on the introduction of a new infrastructure levy to help fund affordable housing and local infrastructure.
03/17/2023
Ogier named one of Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms 2023 by ALB
The inaugural ranking spotlights law firms that have delivered exceptional legal services in the ESG and sustainable investment space
03/10/2023
ASFI recommends new classification structure for Australian sustainable finance disclosure
The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute (ASFI) is an industry-led body working closely with the government to develop a sustainable finance taxonomy for Australia.
03/09/2023
Trustees – Go green or go home
Ethical and moral considerations include objectives such as promoting human rights, pursuing animal protection or investing in climate action.
03/09/2023
George Raine Shares Insight Into ESG Efforts in Asset Management
It’s “prompting asset managers to not over-promise,” he said.
03/07/2023
Latham & Watkins Advises Vistra in Acquisition of Energy Harbor
Multidisciplinary deal team represents the Fortune 500 integrated retail electricity and power generation company in transaction creating a zero-carbon generation and retail platform.
03/06/2023
Asian ESG debt markets take a breath after record run
Although ESG and green debt activity in Asia may have slowed somewhat in 2022, it is now an established feature of the market
03/01/2023
UK hydrogen safety law: the developing framework
This seems to be based on media reporting and striking images of high profile safety incidents often from decades ago.
02/28/2023
Herbert Smith Freehills advises syndicate of banks on first of its kind portfolio financing of battery energy storage system.
It is the first stand-alone battery storage project in Taiwan that is not linked to a power generation plant.