11/24/2023
Luxembourg Sets Pace for Private Credit in Europe
Private credit has been a key beneficiary of this mood and Luxembourg has been right at the centre of this activity as a primary jurisdiction for private credit in Europe.
Planet SOS
11/13/2023
The Energy Act 2023 – changes to the regulation of radioactive waste disposal
The changes made to the Nuclear Installations Act 1965
11/10/2023
Singapore to import low-carbon electricity from Vietnam
In 2021, Singapore announced its intention to import up to 4GW of low-carbon electricity by 2035.
11/06/2023
Asia's blueprint for a sustainable era: Leading with innovation
Erlene emphasizes the unique position of family offices in this space.
11/01/2023
CMA guidance to help businesses collaborate on environmental sustainability
The UK approach to sustainability is limited to environmental protection aspects.
10/31/2023
Leading decarbonisation work continues as Herbert Smith Freehills advises Edify Energy on 185 MW / 370 MWh battery energy storage system
This deal is another example of Herbert Smith Freehills’ market-leading work in the clean energy sector.
10/30/2023
Energy Act passed to deliver UK energy security and net zero transition
In support of that aim, the government has established a new corporate body, Great British Nuclear (GBN), to promote, support and drive new nuclear power projects in the country.
10/26/2023
Advancing Net Zero: The EU and UK in International Climate Action Forums
International forums play pivotal roles in shaping climate policies and sustainable finance strategies
10/26/2023
Ashurst OSP wins Projects, Energy and Infrastructure Law Firm of the Year at ALB Indonesia Law Awards 2023
The team advises on a wide range of industries from renewables to oil & gas, and mining to infrastructure.
10/23/2023
Investing in a New World - ESG considerations for settlors and trustees of Cayman Islands trusts
Examples of ESG investments include investments in businesses such as wind farms and solar power initiatives
10/20/2023
Sustainability among new focus in revised OECD corporate governance principles
The inclusion of a new sustainability chapter is one of the key features of the updated principles.
10/18/2023
Biomethane production can help Ireland reach its net zero targets
Biomethane production can help Ireland reach its net zero targets
10/17/2023
Cricket Square Gains a Tree Thanks to Jubilee Initiative
The initiative encourages individuals, schools, constituencies and corporations to plant native and endemic plants with cultural significance as a lasting legacy of the Platinum Jubilee.
10/10/2023
UK transition plan disclosures framework finalised
The framework is initially voluntary for businesses to adopt, but it is expected to form the basis of legal and regulatory requirements in the UK in due course.
10/05/2023
Energy transition driving Australian Public M&A
The report also highlights the popularity of scrip mergers in FY23’s larger deals, with 41% of deals involving a scrip component.
10/03/2023
Maples Group Recognised for Innovation in ESG by HFM Asia Awards
This latest award is a testament to the strength of the Group's extensive suite of ESG services and solutions
09/26/2023
How France’s legal framework plans to support hydrogen production
France, for example, uses 900,000 tons of hydrogen, most of which is carbon-intensive, resulting in the emission of around 9,000,000 tonnes of CO2 every year.
09/25/2023
HSF CEO Calls for Arbitral Institutions to Confront New ESG Landscape
Mr D'Agostino said that institutions could also play a role in influencing how arbitrations are run.
09/19/2023
Germany mandates switch to heating via renewables with Building Energy Act amendment
The Act implemented the EU Buildings Directive, which imposed the lowest-energy building as standard for new buildings from 2021.
09/13/2023
Nature-related risk in financial services: NGFS framework will ‘reframe’ understanding
Brown also highlighted how the “nexus” between climate- and nature-related risk is reflected in the framework.