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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

"[T]he questions posed by the General Assembly represent more than a legal problem: they concern an existential problem of planetary proportions that imperils all forms of life and the very health of our planet.

United Kingdom Environment

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A&O Shearman

Responsibility Of Shell For Legacy Oil Pollution In Nigeria

On 20 June 2025, in a landmark decision, the High Court ruled that Shell plc and its former Nigerian subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of 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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Built To Last: The Resilient Infrastructure Challenge

United Kingdom Government

KL

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

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

United Kingdom Energy

KL

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

European Union Proposes Reduction In Climate Reporting Obligations

European Union Environment

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Mintz

From Paris To The Hague: The ICJ Redefines Climate Obligations

Worldwide Environment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

The Evolving Landscape Of Technology Disputes

United Kingdom Technology

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Lewis Silkin

Do Not Bottle The Truth: Major Soft Drinks Company Commits To Correcting Its Recycling Claims Under EU Law

European Union Environment

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K&L Gates LLP

Jersey Company Formation Guide (Video)

United Kingdom Wealth Mgt

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Cavenwell Group

Thaler's AI Patent Application Confirmed As Deemed Withdrawn In The UK

United Kingdom IP

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

FinReg Monthly Update

United Kingdom Finance

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Proskauer Rose LLP

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

On 4 July 2025, the European Commission adopted a regulation (the "Delegated Regulation") aimed at streamlining the European Union's Taxonomy Regulation (the "Taxonomy Regulation").

European Union Commercial

PR

Proskauer Rose LLP

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

After months of delay, the UK Government has finally published the long-awaited consultation on the adoption of ISSB sustainability standards as the first UK Sustainability Reporting Standards...

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

TS

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

Energy And Infrastructure - Carbon Capture & Storage (Video)

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

Revised Ports National Policy Statement Out For Consultation

United Kingdom Transport

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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)

In this episode, John Buttanshaw (Co-Head of ESG & Impact and Partner in our Operational Risk and Environment group) discusses Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology.

United Kingdom Environment

TS

Travers Smith LLP

Revised Ports National Policy Statement Out For Consultation

The UK Government is consulting on a revised Ports National Policy Statement (NPS), updating the 2012 version to reflect changes in legislation, trade, technology...

United Kingdom Transport

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Financial Reporting Council Publishes The Updated UK Stewardship Code 2026

United Kingdom Finance

TS

Travers Smith LLP

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

WL

Withers LLP

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

The UK and the EU have agreed a "common understanding" on closer cooperation across a number of key areas. Following a period of difficult relations after Brexit...

United Kingdom International

TS

Travers Smith LLP

EU Parliament Supports Omnibus CBAM Changes

While much of the focus with the Omnibus Directive has been on its amendments to CSRD and CS3D, it's important not to overlook the significant changes Omnibus proposes to make to the CBAM regime.

European Union Environment

JD

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

KL

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

HL

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

WTW Natural Catastrophe Review 2024

United Kingdom Environment

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WTW

ESG For Pension Scheme Trustees – Navigating The Duties And Best Practice For Your Scheme

United Kingdom Employment

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Gowling WLG

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