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CMS

Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

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Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) - Poland

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

CMS acts for an impressive roster of international and domestic clients on the full spectrum of ESG matters. It assists with general ESG due diligence and sustainability-linked financings, as well as CSRD implementation. The team also assists with various disputes, supporting with green-claims matters. Lawyers at the firm offer further expertise advising on diversity and inclusion policies and discrimination allegations. The firm has further experience advising on human rights cases, including assisting with anti-corruption policies.

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Work Highlights

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  • The team at CMS assisted White Star Real Estate with compliance with new EU ESG regulations.

Strengths

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  • Communication from the team is clear, timely, and built on trust and transparency, which significantly streamlines decision-making.

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  • The team provides practical advice, suited to the needs of our company.

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  • CMS consistently demonstrates deep market insight and an exceptional ability to adapt quickly to evolving regulatory frameworks.

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  • The CMS team is undoubtedly the most technically prepared and the most business-oriented.

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  • The ESG team at CMS stands out for its exceptional interdisciplinary expertise and ability to combine legal precision with a deep understanding of sustainability principles and business realities.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Angelika Szufel
    Angelika Szufel

    Angelika Szufel

    Angelika Szufel heads the ESG practice at CMS and has an outstanding reputation for advising on compliance with ESG reporting standards. She also assists clients with corporate sustainability strategies, whistle-blowing frameworks, CSRD implementation and human rights policies.

    • Angelika Szufel is up to speed with the new laws, ideas and projects, she has a gift or talent to communicate the knowledge to people who don't understand ESG.

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    • Angelika is unquestionably one of the most respected experts in the field, particularly valued for her pragmatism and her common sense approach to emerging regulations.

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    • Angelika Szufel combines analytical precision with practical insight, consistently delivering solutions that are both creative and effective.

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    • Angelika Szufel stands out as one of Poland’s leading ESG experts.

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    • She is very respected and well connected in the market. She is so organised and very flexible with her clients. She is very oriented towards business and supporting the clients themselves.

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Ranked Individuals at CMS (1)

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    Angelika Szufel

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