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Next Stop On The Omnibus: EFRAG Consults On Amendments To The ESRS

In July 2025, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) has published its long awaited draft amendments to the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).

European Union Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

United Kingdom: Renewable Energy 2026

The Promotion of the Use of Energy from Renewables Sources Regulations 2011 (SI 2011/243) applies the definition set out in Directive 2009/28/EC (Renewable Energy Directive)...

United Kingdom Energy

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Bracewell

EU Court: Investments In Nuclear Energy And Natural Gas Can Qualify As Sustainable

On September 10, 2025, the European Court of Justice held that the European Commission was entitled to take the view that nuclear and gas-fired...

European Union Energy

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Jones Day

General Court Upholds European Commission's Approach To Nuclear And Gas In Taxonomy Regulation

The European Union's (the "EU") General Court has dismissed two legal challenges against the European Commission's delegated legislation under the Taxonomy Regulation...

European Union Energy

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Proskauer Rose LLP

The ICJ And The Climate Crisis: A Landmark Advisory Opinion On State Obligations

United Kingdom Environment

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A&O Shearman

Responsibility Of Shell For Legacy Oil Pollution In Nigeria

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

ICJ Issues Advisory Opinion On Climate Change: Implications For Public Authorities And Private Actors

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Defining State Obligations In A Warming World: The ICJ's Advisory Opinion On Climate Change

Worldwide Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Built To Last: The Resilient Infrastructure Challenge

United Kingdom Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK FCA Plans To Streamline UK Sustainability Reporting

European Union Commercial

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K&L Gates LLP

UK Sustainability Disclosure – Key Developments

United Kingdom Commercial

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Davis Polk & Wardwell

HMRC Publishes Draft Primary Legislation For UK CBAM

United Kingdom Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

How Does Article 6 Of The Paris Agreement Regulate Carbon Markets?

United Kingdom Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Inter-American Court Of Human Rights Takes A Landmark Step In Climate And Human Rights Jurisprudence: Implications For States And Private Actors

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

UK Immigration Salary List 2025

United Kingdom Immigration

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Richmond Chambers Immigration Barristers

UK Adopts Phased Approach For ID Verification At Companies House

United Kingdom Commercial

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Maples Group

The Use Of AI By Arbitrators: Exploring The Opportunities And Managing The Risks

United Kingdom Technology

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Addleshaw Goddard

How Is AI Transforming International Construction Projects And What Legal Disputes Could Follow?

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Gowling WLG

How AI Could Rewrite Homelessness Law (23 September 2025)

United Kingdom Technology

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Duncan Lewis & Co Solicitors

European Union Proposes Reduction In Climate Reporting Obligations

Last week, significant revisions were proposed to the European Union's ESG reporting rules, which reflect a major simplification and reduction in reporting obligations.

European Union Environment

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Mintz

From Paris To The Hague: The ICJ Redefines Climate Obligations

The ICJ's advisory opinion clarifies states' legal obligations to combat climate change, potentially increasing climate-related litigation and regulatory scrutiny for businesses...

Worldwide Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

On 23 July 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued its landmark Advisory Opinion on Obligations of States in Respect of Climate Change, a defining moment in the legal response to the climate crisis.

European Union Environment

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Withers LLP

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

As climate change increasingly shapes the legal and commercial landscape, solicitors must adapt practices to address the emerging risks.

United Kingdom Environment

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Teacher Stern

A Leaner Regime For The EU Taxonomy Regulation

European Union Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

From Red To Green? UK Labour Government Finally Consults On Sustainability Reporting And Transition Planning

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

A Trio Of Consultations: The UK Government Consults On Sustainability Reporting Requirements And Transition Planning

United Kingdom Commercial

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Macfarlanes LLP

Court Of Appeal Emphasises That Environmental Rule Of Law Is Not Concerned With Merits Of Energy Policy

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Rural Sector Urged To Embrace Opportunities To Lead On Sustainable Land Management

United Kingdom Real Estate

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

From Mooncakes To Machines: Maxim's COO Discusses The Future Of Sustainable Food Production

Worldwide Healthcare

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Withers LLP

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

ESG Regulation: Has The "Washington Effect" Trumped The "Brussels Effect"?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Transport Resilience In A Changing Climate

United Kingdom Transport

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Gowling WLG

Winning Off the Pitch with vPPAs

United Kingdom Environment

TRAction

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

With the summer in 2025 being the driest on record since the 1960s, this article takes a dive into the murky legal waters of riparian rights, particularly focussing on issues...

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

ESG Regulation: Has The "Washington Effect" Trumped The "Brussels Effect"?

The last 6 months have seen unprecedented turbulence in the field of sustainability regulation. The EU, historically a world leader in environmental standards and responsible business conduct...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Transport Resilience In A Changing Climate

As climate change accelerates, the UK's transport infrastructure faces mounting threats, from extreme heat and flooding to storms and sea-level rise.

United Kingdom Transport

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Gowling WLG

Winning Off the Pitch with vPPAs

Major sports leagues around the world are using Virtual Power Purchase Agreements.

United Kingdom Environment

TRAction

Energy And Infrastructure - Carbon Capture & Storage (Video)

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

ESG Strategy And Property

Following on from its 2023 guidance on the impact of climate change on solicitors, the Law Society has released specific guidance for the property sector.

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

London Plan Consultation: Towards A New London Plan

It's four years since the London Plan was adopted and it's due for review next year. The new plan is expected to be adopted in 2027 with a shelf life of 23 years.

United Kingdom Real Estate

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Building A Greener Future: CMA Issues Guidance To The Builders Merchants Federation

On 28 March 2025, the CMA published its response to a request for guidance from the Builders Merchants Federation (the BMF).

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Macfarlanes LLP

Beyond Compliance: Navigating The UK Modern Slavery Act's Updated Guidance

The UK Supreme Court has recently rejected Dyson's bid to block a lawsuit brought by 23 migrant workers, alleging modern slavery and abuse at Malaysian factories that supply Dyson...

United Kingdom Government

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Withers LLP

What Does The UK-EU "Re-Set" Mean For Business?

United Kingdom International

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Travers Smith LLP

EU Parliament Supports Omnibus CBAM Changes

European Union Environment

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Jones Day

Cambridge Stays Ahead In The Race To Go Green

European Union Environment

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Marks & Clerk

Mastering TCFD: Your Guide To Ensure Seamless Reporting (Video)

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Tackling Climate And Nature Targets With A Land Use Policy

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

Miller Thomson Publishes Article In The Municipal World Magazine

United Kingdom Environment

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Miller Thomson LLP

Protecting Inventions While Preserving Biodiversity

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Keltie LLP

Higgs LLP In Conversation With Simon Hyde, CEO Of FAUN Zoeller (UK) (Podcast)

United Kingdom Environment

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Higgs LLP

EU Omnibus Proposals: Key Impacts On CSRD, CSDDD, Taxonomy Regulation And CBAM

European Union Commercial

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett

Izabella Brooks Explores The Future Of Climate Finance In ESG Investor

United Kingdom Commercial

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Hunters

The Gray Swan In Our Sky: Multibillion-Dollar Threat Of Solar Flares

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

Q&A: What Does 2025 Have In Store For Sustainability In European Infrastructure Funds?

European Union Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Has COP29 Paved The Way For A Greater Focus On Climate Finance In 2025?

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

ESG Litigation Risk: Navigating The Rising Tide

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

A Guide For Navigating The Complex Landscape Of Weather And Climate Research

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

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Energy And Infrastructure - Carbon Capture & Storage (Video)

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Travers Smith LLP

World Events And Their Full Impacts (Video)

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Price Bailey

COP28 Insights Mini-Series – Part 1 (Video)

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Mayer Brown

Climate Change And Your Property Portfolio: Understanding The Long-Term Risks (Video)

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WTW

Understanding Climate Risk (Video)

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Baringa Partners

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