Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) is more than just a social trend or moral obligation. ESG is a challenge and opportunity for companies in all industries, for investors and the public sector.
Complying with the growing number of regulatory requirements is imperative to avoid competitive disadvantages, reputational damage or even sanctions. As an international full-service law firm, we can provide interdisciplinary, practical advice in all areas of ESG to help our clients prevent risks from the outset or support them during a crisis.
However, we can do even more for you: we can also develop ESG strategies that are tailored to our client's needs and assist in implementing them at their company. Always with the success and sustainable growth of our clients in view.
Sustainable finance or sustainability in the financial sector refers to the consideration of environmental, social and governance aspects in the decisions of financial market players with the aim of channelling capital into sustainable investments.
Integrating ESG factors into corporate processes and at product level represents an enormous challenge for the financial market, not least because of the extremely dynamic regulatory environment and the increasingly complex volume of legislation. Market players must try to navigate this regulatory jungle, as the public is calling for sustainable financial products and this trend is set to continue and rise.
Our sustainable finance experts can advise you on all aspects to be taken into consideration and also on complex legal issues, with a particular focus on:
Key contact: Nicole Bittlingmayer
When it comes to transitioning to net zero, that is, a sustainable economy, a particular focus is on the manufacturing industry. Textiles, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electronics – the development, production, distribution and disposal of products have an enormous impact on the environment, and the importance given to the protection of human rights varies greatly around the globe. This is why European and national legislators are currently using all regulatory means available to try and ensure that product life cycles, including the international supply chains, become entirely “green”.
We can advise you on the new, complex regulatory compliance obligations arising from the EU Green Deal and on how you can contractually implement these obligations throughout the supply chain in order to keep your liability risks to a minimum. In the event of a dispute, we can represent you when dealing with pubic authorities and in court. This concerns obligations arising, for example, from:
Key contact: Dr Astrid Seehafer, M.Sc.
No change without (institutional) claimants. With public awareness growing and legal ESG requirements becoming stricter, the responsibility of companies and their management is increasingly in the fore. Companies are faced with a growing number of claims due to, for example, insufficient product communication or ESG reporting. In addition to the financial risks, such actions are also the focus of media attention.
We can advise and represent you on all ESG disputes before state courts and arbitration tribunals, for example:
Key contact: Dr Anika Wendelstei
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