Macfarlanes’ Richardson: ‘I would not be surprised if the UK Green Taxonomy is scrapped’
ESG litigation and regulatory upheaval were also among key topics addressed by law firm Macfarlanes
ESG litigation and regulatory upheaval were also among key topics addressed by law firm Macfarlanes
Law firm warns of legal consequences if firms do not take nature-related risks seriously
Expect to also see a move to more targeted biodiversity litigation
UNEP report finds ‘courts are beginning to assess the responsibility of financial institutions for the climate dimensions of their investments’
Lawyers say decision ‘will not sound the death knell for shareholder ESG activism’
High-polluting companies are clear targets, but their shareholders – the asset managers – could be next
Planet Tracker finds perception of risk in the sector at lowest point since 2011
The latest issue takes a deep dive into asset manager engagement
Judge has ruled case will not proceed as it ‘imposes specific obligations on directors’ for how to manage climate risk
If shares lose value due to negligent or illegal behaviour investors are entitled to seek redress
Lawyers file a claim against the UK regulator for its approval of the oil and gas company’s prospectus
ClientEarth says its claim is ‘in the interest of shareholders’