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Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
What the Team is Known For
A&O Shearman advises financial sector clients on ESG-related legal issues, and was been involved in instrumental drafting of guidelines around social and climate-related responsibility for banks and investors. The firm has expertise in SFDR, supply chain risk and carbon markets matters, among others.
Strengths
A&O Shearman were extremely useful, proactive and good at what they do. We were very happy and we would use them again: they are a knowledgeable team.
Work Highlights
A&O Shearman advised a number of small island states on proceedings brought before the UN International Court of Justice, concerning climate change and states' obligations to combat it.
Notable practitioners
Matthew Townsend has over 28 years of experience advising on environment and climate law. He acts as an environmental and sustainability counsel for banks, financial institutions and corporates
Matt Townsend is very friendly, open and happy to be flexible. He provided lots of good advice, followed up on discussion and gave the time needed to present to senior management on the requirements.