Climate change related disputes have increased significantly. In fact, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has reported that 70 % of all new cases in 2018 that were resolved in arbitration under the ICC...

On 23 June 2025, the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment issued a draft Government Decree on Offshore Wind Power in the Exclusive Economic Zone ("EEZ") ("Decree") for public consultation.

Parliament has passed amendments to the so-called Act on Expropriation Permits (768/2004). The amendments, which enter into force in the beginning of February 2024...

The EU will need 180 billion euros of private investments into sustainable business in order to meet the targets of the Paris climate agreement.

Green hydrogen is planned to replace fossil fuels, particularly in industries that are difficult to electrify. In Finland, hydrogen projects of approximately EUR 13.3 billion are being planned.

The Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) is a multilateral agreement between states that applies to cross-border investments in the energy sector.

Sustainability has long been a hot topic. Sustainable finance means business activities within the financial sector that promote sustainable development goals.

The Finnish Supreme Court has ruled on environmental liability in four different cases after the Act on Compensation for Environmental Damage came into effect in 1995.

Onshore wind power has solidified its place as a form of electricity production in Finland. In contrast, there is currently only one offshore wind power plant operating in Finland, located in Tahkoluoto, Pori.

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Foreign investors view Finland's technological prowess, skilled workforce, stable business climate, and commitment to sustainability as the primary drivers for investing in Finland

Eduskunta hyväksyi 18.6.2025 hallituksen esitykset valtion aluehallintouudista koskevaksi lainsäädännöksi sekä laiksi eräiden ympäristöasioiden käsittelystä Lupa- ja valvontavirastossa.

Many of us have heard companies and banks talking about sustainability-linked instruments. But what actually are these instruments and what is their contribution to sustainable development?

The European Commission adopted a Clean Industrial Deal State Aid Framework (CISAF) on 25 June 2025 to support implementation of the goals set out in the Clean Industrial Deal (see our Legal Alert on the Deal).

Työnantaja on velvollinen korvaamaan, jos työntekijän virhe tai laiminlyönti aiheuttaa vahinkoa kolmannelle osapuolelle.

The European Commission's proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (the " Directive") was published on 23 February 2022.

During the spring 2011, the Finnish parliament has enacted several new statutes that are related to the environmental legislation. New Mining Act, Water Act, Waste Act and two amendments of Land Use and Building Act (132/1999) have been ratified. In addition, the sections of the Act on Production Subsidy of the Electric Power Generated with Renewable Sources of Energy concerning the supply tariffs entered into force on 25 March 2011. The objectives and salient points of the new regulation are di

The Loan Market Association (the LMA) has introduced model provisions for green loans, marking a significant advancement in sustainable finance as green loans are a consistently popular loan product.

In this blog, we will delve into the relationship between privacy and corporate sustainability and ESG, and the rapidly developing regulatory landscape and stakeholder expectations around them

Finland's land use planning system is undergoing a major overhaul with the proposed Land Use Act, introducing significant changes to regional plan authority, planning processes, and renewable energy project requirements. The reform aims to streamline administrative procedures while imposing new distance requirements for wind turbines and planning obligations for solar power plants that will fundamentally reshape how developers approach renewable energy projects.