Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Latham & Watkins has an unparalleled depth and breadth of talent. The firm's expertise is not limited to a single practice area or jurisdiction, but is able to call on a deep bench of lawyers with real-world experience across a range of jurisdictions and industries.
Latham stands out for its depth of knowledge of an incredibly broad body of laws and its practical application of what is applicable to businesses of all sizes and jurisdictional exposures. The law firm is nimble, extremely responsive and heads above other law firms in the ESG space.
Latham & Watkins provides very close coordination between jurisdictions, and gives practical, risk-based advice that businesses can use.
Latham excels in its understanding of the divergence between US and UK ESG regulations and in aligning fund disclosures.
Work Highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Kimco Realty on ESG leadership and integration across its business, including corporate governance, cybersecurity risk management and SEC compliance.
Notable practitioners
Betty Moy Huber is the global co-chair of Latham’s ESG practice and advises on the full range of ESG-related matters, including litigation, transactions, financings, reporting, regulatory and policy guidance, activism and board oversight.
Betty is one of the top voices in the market and someone I have a great deal of respect for.
Betty is one of the hardest working, well-informed, and professional lawyers I've ever encountered. She's an excellent leader, leveraging the best internal resources to bear when answering client requests.
Betty Moy Huber brings sharp judgment and accessibility, with particular strength in interpreting cross‑border ESG regulatory frameworks.
Betty is a true expert in the field, has practical knowledge on market practice and spots issues right away.
Michael Green advises corporates and private equity clients on complex ESG, climate and regulatory matters across transactions, disputes and investigations, with particular expertise in the industrials and energy sectors.
Michael is extremely responsive, technically excellent and a pleasure to work with.
Michael Green is an emerging star.
