Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) | Europe

Cuatrecasas offers clients a stellar practice advising on the full range of ESG mandates. The team acts for prominent domestic and international clients from the automotive, telecoms and financial services industries on decarbonisation projects, green-linked financing and circular economy matters. Lawyers in the firm also assist with human rights issues. Cuatrecasas further assists with whistleblowing and workplace environment mandates.

Uría Menéndez acts for an impressive roster of international clients on corporate sustainability matters, as well as potential environmental liability and decarbonisation projects. The team also assists with sustainability-linked financings, and the implementation of EU corporate disclosure programmes. Lawyers at the firm offer further expertise advising on diversity and inclusion policies and social sustainability accreditation. The firm has further experience advising on human rights cases, including acting on a pro bono basis.

Garrigues has a prominent practice advising private and public clients on sustainability-linked financing. The team acts for clients from the insurance, energy and retail sectors on waste and packaging legislation and issues relating to the circular economy. Garrigues also offers expertise assisting clients with the negotiation and implementation of work-life balance policies. Lawyers at the firm further act on corporate governance and reporting obligations.

Pérez-Llorca offers a particularly strong focus on environmental responsibility, assisting clients with the development of renewable energy projects, environmental permits and the analysis of environmental risks associated with M&A transactions. The team also assists with the implementation of disclosure and transparency regulations for financial products. Lawyers at the firm also represent clients in contentious matters, including litigation relating to greenwashing.

Herbert Smith Freehills has a strong track record advising banks and investment funds on the implementation of corporate sustainability reporting regulations and sustainability-linked financing transactions. The team also assists with global environmental risk disclosure projects, benefitting from its impressive network. Lawyers at Herbert Smith Freehills offer further expertise acting for clients on the design of gender equality plans.

RocaJunyent is a reputable firm advising clients on the implementation of decarbonisation projects, the promotion of climate neutral developments and energy transition matters. The firm acts for both private and public sector clients. RocaJunyent also assists with the creation of sustainability-linked investment vehicles and corporate sustainability strategies.

DLA Piper acts for a strong roster of both lenders and borrowers on green-linked financings and the development of renewable energy projects. The team also has experience assisting with sustainable infrastructure, including electric vehicle charging and renewable hydrogen projects. Lawyers in the firm represent clients in decarbonization projects.

EY Abogados advises clients on financial transparency and disclosure requirements, as well as internal pay-equality audits. The firm is a strong choice for advice on responsible corporate governance, acting for listed corporates, financial institutions and telecoms clients. Lawyers in the team offer further assistance with environmental mandates including waste and packaging regulations.