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ESG Initiatives And Antitrust: A Cross-Jurisdictional Snapshot

As ESG goals and "pro-growth" initiatives remain high on governments' agendas, it is no surprise that competition law is having to examine its interaction with the green transition.

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Travers Smith LLP

What To Expect At COP30

The 30th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties ("COP30") is being convened in Belém, Brazil between 10 and 21 November 2025.

United Kingdom Environment

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Travers Smith LLP

ESG Circular - Issue 1 - October 2025

The environmental and social challenges we all face, and the implications of those for businesses, are not going away. And yes, we have seen changes in the EU (so long a leader on ESG) regulatory agenda...

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

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

United Kingdom Energy

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Bracewell

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

European Union Energy

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Jones Day

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

KL

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

Navigating Employment Investigations: What Are The Key Steps? (Podcast)

United Kingdom Employment

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Mayer Brown

Inheritance Tax And Lifetime Gifting: Should You Act Before November's Budget?

United Kingdom Tax

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Wrigleys Solicitors

European Parliament Takes Next Step To Reduce Scope Of CSRD

United Kingdom Commercial

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Proskauer Rose LLP

Fitness Giants Face Off: Strava Sues Garmin Over Segments And Heatmaps

United Kingdom IP

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Rouse

Traveling To Europe? What You Need To Know About New EES And ETIAS (Podcast)

United Kingdom Immigration

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Mayer Brown

HMRC Publishes Draft Primary Legislation For UK CBAM

On 24 April 2025, HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) published draft primary legislation for the UK Carbon Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), alongside a policy update and a technical consultation.

United Kingdom Energy

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

The Paris Agreement, which was agreed between 196 party countries at COP21 in 2015 aims to limit the global temperature increase to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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

On July 3, 2025, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ("Court") issued its Advisory Opinion OC-32/25 ("Opinion"), setting out the specific obligations of states to address the climate crisis from a human...

Worldwide Government

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

Worldwide Environment

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Addleshaw Goddard

ICJ Issues Landmark Opinion On Climate Change

European Union Environment

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Withers LLP

Climate Change And Property Law: How Changes Impact Real Estate

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

WL

Withers LLP

Cruel Summer? Riparian Rights In Scotland In Summer Months

United Kingdom Energy

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Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

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

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal in Andrew Boswell, R (on the application of) v The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero & Anor [2025] EWCA Civ 669...

United Kingdom Environment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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

A packed audience gathered in the Lowland Hall at the Royal Highland Showground on Friday 20th June for the annual rural business breakfast briefing hosted by Shepherd and Wedderburn and Bidwells.

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

Across Greater China, the food production landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation due to the volatility of global supply chains, climate change and increasingly complex regulations.

Worldwide Healthcare

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Withers LLP

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"?

United Kingdom Commercial

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Travers Smith LLP

Financial Reporting Council Publishes The Updated UK Stewardship Code 2026

On 3 June 2025, the Financial Reporting Council ("FRC") published the UK Stewardship Code 2026 (the "Code").

United Kingdom Finance

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Travers Smith LLP

UK's Climate Change Committee Publishes Seventh Carbon Budget

The UK's Climate Change Act 2008 requires the UK government to set five-year carbon budgets that cap total greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions.

United Kingdom Environment

JD

Jones Day

Climate Risk And Property (Supplementary Guidance)

As climate change continues to impact our environment, understanding its implications on property is crucial for legal professionals. As extreme weather events become more prominent...

United Kingdom Environment

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Hunters

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

HL

Hunters

London Plan Consultation: Towards A New London Plan

United Kingdom Real Estate

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

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

United Kingdom Anti-trust

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Macfarlanes LLP

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

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

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Travers Smith LLP

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Price Bailey

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Mayer Brown

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

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WTW

Implementing Your Climate Programme: The Five Things You Need To Get Right (Video)

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Baringa Partners

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