White & Case LLP demonstrates recent experience on mandates involving sustainable development and EU green deal initiatives. The firm pairs traditional environmental law knowhow with a notable specialism concerning the EU ESG regulatory suite. Co-heading the practice is Genevra Forwood, who pairs sustainability and EU law knowhow, and Sara Nordin, who focuses her practice on EU environmental regulations.
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Key clients
- Eni
- Mercedes-Benz Group
- Nestlé
- Saudi Aramco
- Qatar Energy
Work highlights
Representing Eni in matters related to climate change and energy transition. A key component of this engagement involves
(i) the successful representation of Eni and Eni Oil & Gas (EOG) in seven cases in California alleging tort claims based on the alleged contribution of Eni and other energy companies toclimate change; and (ii) developing a defence strategy that is consistent with Eni’s corporate climate change and sustainability goals. We successfully obtained a dismissal of Eni and EOG from the cases brought in California.
(i) the successful representation of Eni and Eni Oil & Gas (EOG) in seven cases in California alleging tort claims based on the alleged contribution of Eni and other energy companies toclimate change; and (ii) developing a defence strategy that is consistent with Eni’s corporate climate change and sustainability goals. We successfully obtained a dismissal of Eni and EOG from the cases brought in California.
Representing Mercedes-Benz comprehensively regarding regulatory issues, in particular in relation to environmental and consumer protection regulation and product regulation.
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Practice head
Genevra Forwood ; Sara Nordin
Other key lawyers
Alexandre Hublet; William De Catelle