Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) | Crisis & Risk Management

Kirkland & Ellis has a very strong practice advising top-tier private equity funds on matters relating to ESG, sustainable finance and impact investing. Its lawyers also handle green bond issuances and climate-focused fund formation matters, as well as advising on ESG regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.

Global firm Ashurst advises clients on environmental regulation, business and human rights matters and sustainability reporting and governance matters, among others. Its lawyers advise clients on ESG governance frameworks, as well as providing legal advice on significant infrastructure projects.

Paul, Weiss' sustainability and ESG practice regularly advises blue-chip multinationals on high-stakes ESG litigation matters and ESG-related crisis situations such as internal investigations. The firm's ESG lawyers also advise on non-contentious regulatory and governance matters.

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.

Sidley Austin supports businesses operating in the US and Europe to manage ESG risks and sustainability. It assists with ESG-focused fund formation and advises on the EU's Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulations, among other regulatory regimes for sustainable finance. The firm also advises clients on corporate purpose and ESG reporting.