A&O Shearman, Reed Smith, and Bates Wells among winners at 2025 Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
A&O Shearman, Reed Smith, and Bates Wells were among the standout winners at the inaugural Legal 500 UK ESG Awards…
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Climate change and collective proceedings: what businesses need to know
Collective proceedings are a longstanding mechanism for bringing claims in the US and Australia. They are now a feature of…
How to get to the top in M&A: leading female partners share their tips for success
For International Women’s Day Legal Business asked ten leading female M&A partners to share their tips for success for the…
‘We need more women in the rooms where influential decisions are made’ – leading M&A partners have their say
Legal Business gathered some of the leading female M&A partners at UK origin firms in the City together ahead of…
‘I’m going to continue using my voice’ – Irwin Mitchell’s Alison Eddy on her new D&I role
After stepping down as London managing partner following more than 12 years in the role, Alison Eddy – who won the…
‘What sort of profession do we want to have?’ – young Black lawyers on diversity, inclusion, and what needs to be done
‘There’s lawyers all over the world. The question isn’t whether or not Black people can be lawyers. The question is,…
‘Why not me?’ – the law firms leading the way in the Social Mobility Employer Index
Browne Jacobson has topped the 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index with Slaughter and May, Linklaters, Lewis Silkin, Norton Rose Fulbright…
Making an ESG lawyer – law firms search for the magic formula
‘I don’t believe there is such a thing as an ESG lawyer’ – the words of one environmental, social and…
Understanding the EU Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence: A comprehensive guide
The European Union has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable and responsible business practices with the adoption of the…
Conformity assessments under the EU AI Act: Ensuring compliance, safety, and trust in artificial intelligence
The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era of unprecedented technological advancements, transforming various sectors by enhancing…
The path to net zero: the legal sector’s blueprint for climate leadership and competitive advantage
With a wave of environmental disclosure legislation on the horizon – CSRD, SECR, and many more – legal firms are…
‘We’re all talking about it, but what’s going to happen?’ Why this year’s LIDW is promising in-house lawyers answers around greenwashing, AI, and group litigation
The chairs of next week’s London International Disputes Week (LIDW) are urging in-house lawyers to attend the event to learn…
Black History Month Q&A: Naomi Tarawali, Cleary Gottlieb
In celebration of Black History Month, Cleary partner Naomi Tarawali shared her perspectives on her legal career during a recent…
Black History Month Q&A: Miguel Colebrook, Vinson & Elkins
In celebration of Black History Month, V&E partner Miguel Colebrook shared his perspectives on his legal career during a recent…
‘If Zoom is doing it, everybody probably needs to be’: Growing number of US law firms mandate four-days-in-office week
Lawyers adhering to a minimum of four days in the office a week policy is gaining traction among US firms,…
The Last Word: On message
‘I’m of the view that there’s no such thing as an ESG lawyer. What we can do, by educating the…
‘Carveouts are here to stay’: green energy deals dominate as major players see signs of a bounceback
Early 2023 has been a tough time for deals. In our 2023 Deals Yearbook, for instance, citing Dealogic, we noted…
Sponsored briefing: M&A transactions and ESG: where are we now?
Sarah Turner and Stephen O’Reilly consider the issues the ‘S’ in ESG will have on M&A transactions
The Last Word: Best foot forward
‘As custodians of the rule of law, we have to question whether we are undermining it in anyway? It’s in…
Target on your back – the rise and fall of the ESG lawyer?
A lot can happen in a year, and never more so it appears than in the constantly evolving world of…