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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Practice head
Silke Goldberg; Jannis Bille
Other key lawyers
Sarah Ries-Coward; Gareth Sykes; Joanne Holbrook