Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP offers a standout team across the ESG segment. Silke Goldberg, a specialist regarding ESG and carbon-related regulatory risk within the energy, natural resources, and commodities space, leads the global ESG team; Jannis Bille, who brings a wealth of knowledge regarding climate change risk management and corporate sustainability reporting obligations, helms the UK ESG team. On mandates concerning ESG regulatory disclosure, risk management, governance, and implementation, Sarah Ries-Coward is a key contact. Gareth Sykes stands out for his ‘exemplary support on legal and regulatory matters’ regarding sustainability reporting requirements and corporate governance issues. Joanne Holbrook is acclaimed for her ’ability to find practical solutions to complex legislative problems’ and serves as a particular expert on deforestation and water regulation.
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‘Their knowledge and experience of ESG legislation and issues (and how various pieces of ESG legislation interacts with other pieces of legislation) is exceptional. They are extremely knowledgeable in the ESG field. They keep up-to-date with changing legislation and provide prompt updates.'
'Uniqueness in the people and capability - extensive experience in ESG, both in-house and as advisors. Understand both sides to the equation and able to provide advice, training, regulatory and governance support. Breadth and depth brings significant value.'
- ‘This practice is unique in many ways. They are true partners who understand our business and proactively deliver solutions and solve problems before they materialise.'
- 'The lawyers we work with are globally connected, diverse, personable individuals who communicate effectively and consistently deliver practical, business-oriented solutions.’
‘Sarah Ries-Coward is extremely personable and friendly which makes her very easy to work with. She is very intelligent and demonstrates a deep understanding of legal topics which she is able to communicate in a very clear and user friendly way.'
‘For us, two lawyers that stand out are Joanne Holbrook and Sarah Ries-Coward. Both of them embody what we are looking for in outside counsel- personable, smart individuals that are able to understand our business and deliver practical advice the way we need it, at the time we need it. ESG is an area where legislator guidance is not always available and both individuals are extremely good at navigating this uncertainty and giving advice that is practical yet legally robust.’
Key clients
- Airtel Africa
- All Company Working Group
- British American Tobacco
- British Land
- Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
- Cornish Lithium
- Dalkia
- Easyjet plc
- EYDAP
- Goldman Sachs/Greycoat
- Government of Burkina Faso
- Government of Kenya
Lawyers
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Leading associates
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Jannis Bille
Practice head
Silke Goldberg; Jannis Bille
Other key lawyers
Sarah Ries-Coward; Gareth Sykes; Joanne Holbrook