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What the Team is Known For

Latham & Watkins has considerable international capabilities in environmental law, capital markets and private equity, and provides trusted counsel on ESG risk management and initiatives. Its clients include global businesses, corporations and private equity firms, and its matters range from landmark green bond issuances to the development of full ESG corporate strategies. Corporate policies and investment screenings around climate change are a particular strength.

Strengths

Latham & Watkins have an innovative approach and are thought leaders in the ESG space.

Latham & Watkins have very strong environmental and social practice on a global scale.

Latham & Watkins' prioritisation of innovation and drive to think outside the box distinguishes them from any firm with expertise in this area.

Work Highlights

Latham & Watkins represented Cartesian Sustainable Finance 1, an affiliate of Cartesian Capital Group, in an USD18 million deal to distribute low-emission and affordable cookstoves across Africa.

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.
Paul Davies is the global co-chair of Latham’s ESG practice and advises multinational companies on sustainability reporting and climate change litigation proceedings.
 

Paul Davies's deep expertise, strategic foresight and ability to translate regulatory frameworks into actionable business strategies make him a trusted adviser to top global clients.

 

Paul is the Godfather of ESG. He is so highly regarded and respected in the industry and is so technical, commercial and very delightful to deal with.

 

Paul Davies continues to prove his ownership of the space, and is unparalleled with respect to cross-border awareness, legal sophistication and commercial practicality.

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