Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Global firm Baker McKenzie's ESG practice is highly international in scope. The firm advises clients on sustainable bonds, sustainability reporting and governance issues, and risk assessment work on supply chain issues.
Strengths
Baker McKenzie’s key strength lies in its ability to support complex, high‑risk matters at the intersection of governance, ESG and crisis management, combining technical depth with sound judgement. The team brings a strong understanding of board‑level decision‑making and regulatory exposure, and is particularly effective when matters require careful calibration between legal risk, reputational impact and practical business outcomes.
The most distinguishing aspect is that the Baker McKenzie team are obvious experts in the field. The team is nuanced, pragmatic and commercially focused in their advice.
Baker McKenzie stands out for its deep local expertise, knowledgeable lawyers and ability to quickly understand the clients' business and operations. This combination allows the firm to provide advice that is both legally sound and highly practical. Its capacity to tailor guidance accordingly to its clients' needs is instrumental in crafting effective and credible responses to regulatory inquiries.
Work Highlights
Baker McKenzie advised German multinational energy company Uniper on all aspects of a proposed project to establish a production facility for sustainable aviation fuel in Sweden.
Notable practitioners
David Hackett advises senior management, legal departments and boards of major corporations and non-profits on compliance, risk, environmental and sustainability matters.
David leverages his strong understanding of the business and its risk profile to provide thoughtful, tailored guidance. His responses are thorough and his deep knowledge of regulations enables him to conduct productive, detailed conversations that lead to solutions the business can confidently support.
