Businesses and their suppliers are grappling with more stringent requirements on reporting and disclosure in a resource-constrained environment
International ESG co-head James Watson told IFLR that clients are increasingly seeking minute-by-minute ESG guidance as regulatory pressure mounts across Europe
Sustainability disclosures could become an even more important part of African capital markets transactions following an agreement between the African Development Bank and the IFRS Foundation
Investors are becoming more concerned about ensuring loan agreements hold borrowers to well-defined ESG targets, according to a UK survey
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rather than being seen solely as a burden, climate-related disclosures may represent an opportunity for proactive companies to secure a competitive advantage, say Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co.
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann provide a guide to the most recent legal and regulatory developments impacting Chinese investments into Luxembourg
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosUnderstanding the differences between ESG investing and impact investing is increasingly important, say Diana Ribeiro Duarte, Pedro Capitão Barbosa, and Sofia Araújo Matias of Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
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Sponsored by Ganado AdvocatesLuke Hili of Ganado Advocates notes a shift towards companies viewing ESG as a value strategy for long-term growth rather than just as a regulatory burden, and casts a spotlight on Maltese activity
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Sponsored by Lee and LiEddie Chan and Helen Hai-Ning Huang of Lee and Li report that Taiwan has made great strides with recent ESG policy initiatives, but add that further measures are needed to deter greenwashing
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, João Almeida Filipe, and Carolina Vaza of Vieira de Almeida consider the possible introduction of voluntary biodiversity credit schemes as a means of halting and reversing biodiversity loss
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAfter ratification of the first sustainable investment facilitation agreement, between the EU and Angola, Carla Gonçalves Borges, Mariana França Gouveia, and Assunção Cristas of Vieira de Almeida analyse ESG considerations in African states’ investment treaties
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Sponsored by VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and ConsultantsESG considerations are becoming an increasingly important factor in investment decisions in Ghana. Lady-Ann Essuman, Ewurama Osam Tawiah, and Verissa Odame-Koranteng of VINT & Aletheia, Attorneys and Consultants explain why, and how, the new reality should be embraced
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra addresses the key questions concerning the new Swiss requirement for certain companies to provide annual reports on non-financial matters
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Yipu Li, and Xun Li of Han Kun Law Offices report that China has made great strides in developing its green finance markets as the country strives for alignment with international standards
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Sponsored by City-Yuwa PartnersAs Japanese green bond issuance and investment continues to grow, Yasuyuki Kuribayashi of City-Yuwa Partners provides a comprehensive insight into the relevant guidelines
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosA number of lawsuits are pending against gaming concessionaires after clarification of whether they are jointly and severally liable for players’ deposits, say Bruno Almeida and Paulo Alves Teixeira of Riquito Advogados
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussAndreas Moll and Christian Schönfeld of Prager Dreifuss report that more than 500,000 legal entities are facing enhanced disclosure requirements and the introduction of a federal register of beneficial owners
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Sponsored by Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosAuthors from Morais Leitão analyse the wide-ranging standards enacted across the EU to encourage uniform and transparent sustainability reporting from companies
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Belmiro Leong of Riquito Advogados explain the expanded role of the company secretary in Macau and its relation to good corporate governance.
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Sponsored by AdvestraSandro Fehlmann and Valérie Bayard of Advestra examine the likely impact of increasing demand for sustainable investments, the implementation of the regulatory framework for financial services and financial institutions that entered into force in 2020, the merger of Credit Suisse and UBS, and the introduction of L-QIFs.
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Sponsored by Eng and Co.Rachel Eng and Pei Yin Yap of Eng and Co. highlight the international trend of litigants seeking to address adverse climate change impacts in court, and how businesses should prepare for the scrutiny.
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Sponsored by VdA Vieira de AlmeidaAssunção Cristas, Vanda Cascão and Miguel Ventura of VdA analyse the EU’s Taxonomy Regulation, assessing its potentially transformative ESG requirements as well as its shortcomings.
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Sponsored by Bär & KarrerDr. Vera Naegeli of Bär & Karrer offers answers to commonly asked questions surrounding Switzerland’s recently applied ESG reporting and due diligence requirements.
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Sponsored by Arendt & MedernachIsabelle Lebbe, Gennyfer Peeters and Antoine Portelange of Arendt & Medernach shine a spotlight on the oft-overlooked ‘S’ in ESG, and analyse the various relevant regulations European businesses should be aware of.
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Sponsored by AdvestraAnnette Weber of Advestra reports on the latest ESG developments in the Swiss market, as the jurisdiction braces for a wave of regulatory requirements.
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Sponsored by PestalozziOliver Widmer and Manu Ferro of Pestalozzi outline the Swiss approach to the ESG evolution, with funds well-advised to take the jurisdiction’s law provisions seriously
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Marie-Thérèse Wich of GSK Stockmann explain the increasing importance of sustainable finance in Luxembourg’s fund industry and consider the challenges to overcome.
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Sponsored by Han Kun Law OfficesWei Quan, Xun Li and Yipu Li of Han Kun overview China’s intense efforts to combat climate risk, with profound regulatory implications for China-related businesses.
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Sponsored by JipyongSung Taek Lim, Chang Wook Min and Hyun Chan Jung of Jipyong report on South Korea’s evolving approach to human rights regulation, and how domestic businesses have adapted.
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Sponsored by Prager DreifussGuy Deillon of Prager Dreifuss considers the new FINMA Guidance 01/2023 and its impact on financial institutions
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Sponsored by HomburgerSwitzerland is facing a choice of whether to maintain its policy of self-regulation regarding sustainable finance or formulate legislation that applies across all financial industry sectors, say Jürg Frick and Alexander Cochardt of Homburger
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Sponsored by RPC Premier LawJanney Chong, Yvonne Tang and Iris Gao of RPC discuss the regulatory initiatives on ESG reporting in Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, the UK and the EU
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Sponsored by Elias Neocleous & CoIoannis Sidiropoulos of Elias Neocleous & Co LLC and Nicole Phinopoulou of Phinopoulou Legal Practice explain why artificial intelligence’s potential to increase the utilisation of sustainable finance depends on its adoption in the legal world
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Sponsored by Nagashima Ohno & TsunematsuHiroki Takano of Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu explains the general treatment of contracts and claims under Japanese insolvency law
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Sponsored by GSK StockmannMarcus Peter and Kate Yu Rao of GSK Stockmann explain why the outlook for Chinese investment into Luxembourg continues to remain positive
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Sponsored by LPA-CGR avocatsRaphaël Chantelot, Ran Hu, Fanny Nguyen, Hubert Bazin and Nicolas Vanderchmitt of LPA-CGR Avocats explain why the outlook for Chinese investment in France remains promising
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Sponsored by Riquito AdvogadosJoão Nuno Riquito and Paulo Teixeira of Riquito Advogados discuss the licensing of gaming promotion in the Macau SAR
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Opinion: UK budget falls short on ESG
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Opinion: Law firm DEI programmes need thorough audits in 2024
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Opinion: more urgency needed over SEC climate disclosure rule
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Opinion: client demand pushes law firms to demonstrate ESG credentials
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Greenhushing: damned if you do, damned if you don’t
Due to inconsistent ESG regulations across the EU, asset managers are being discreet about marketing sustainable funds
Lawyers from across Europe gathered in London to celebrate legal excellence in deal-making, cross-border investment and regulation
The first of five global awards took place in Hong Kong to celebrate legal innovation across the Asia-Pacific region
IFLR is delighted to reveal the winning deals, teams, law firms and individuals for the 2022 edition of its Europe Awards.
IFLR is delighted to announce all the winning deals, teams and individuals of its 22nd annual Europe Awards