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Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)

Crisis & Risk Management Guide 2026 : Global-wide


Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

About

Provided by Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Debevoise has deep experience in the broad range of issues that arise as environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns and requirements become increasingly important. The firm brings together sophisticated, multidisciplinary and multinational teams with expertise in private and public company governance, asset management, private funds, compliance and enforcement, public and private international law, sustainability and environmental matters and labor and benefits issues. We provide tailored and practical guidance across the evolving ESG and business integrity spectrum by counseling on trends and prudential issues, delivering concrete legal advice on evolving regulations and policies, and helping clients prepare for the legal, financial and reputational risks arising in this rapidly changing landscape.

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Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Debevoise & Plimpton's cross-disciplinary ESG practice advises clients on private and public company governance, sustainability matters and supply chain issues. The firm regularly advises investment funds on regulatory compliance, sustainability reporting and mandatory disclosures.

Notable practitioners

Geoffrey Burgess is a key contact for ESG at Debevoise.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Debevoise & Plimpton advised Africa50 on the formation of its Alliance for Green Infrastructure in Africa project development fund. In August 2025, the fund announced its first close of USD118 million.

Strengths

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  • Debevoise has a market leading practice in the EU and a very strong practice in the US. Debevoise is also capable of coupling advisory, transactional and litigation advice seamlessly.

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  • Debevoise has a good grasp of the legislative regulatory developments and their implications for foreign banks and are able to communicate them effectively and in a timely manner.

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  • D&P has strong in class lawyers and highly skilled experts in their field. We appreciate the international expertise they derive from advising large private equity managers in the US and Europe, and their experience with European legislators, agencies and regulators.

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  • Debevoise & Plimpton provides high-quality tailored advice, demonstrating deep experience and knowledge with sound practical commercial application.

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