Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
Paul Hastings' ESG and sustainable finance practice has strong expertise in sustainable finance reporting issues, corporate governance and board advisory work. The team also advises on business and human rights issues. It often acts for asset management firms and multinational corporates.
Strengths
Paul Hastings has experience in business operations which enhances the nuance and value of the counsel. The team's multilingual skills and cultural fluency provides a more robust basis for picking up delicate details that can have significant impact on business results.
What distinguishes the Paul Hastings team is their strong understanding of both the regulatory framework and how it applies in practice.
Paul Hastings has sharp knowledge and an interest in exploring complex topics and understanding the various challenges to overcome when wanting to achieve a goal.
Notable practitioners
Ruth Knox is global co-chair of Paul Hastings' ESG and sustainable finance practice. Knox advises private equity funds, corporate clients and project sponsors on ESG regulatory and reporting requirements, with particular expertise in sustainable finance.
Ruth articulates complex matters in an easy way to understand.
Ruth is pragmatic and commercial in her approach, looking for practical solutions. She is clear and decisive. She has a good understanding of our sector and its development. Importantly, she listens and seeks to build understanding of how the firm can serve.
Ruth Knox is an excellent and reliable ESG lawyer!
