Slaughter and May is regularly entrusted for its deep, commercial advice across the ESG spectrum. David Watkins, who heads the sustainability practice, is a key contact on risk, governance, and compliance matters concerning net zero and transition planning. Harry Hecht is highly sought-after for strategic and commercial advice regarding sustainability, human rights, and climate change regulation and strategies. On critical human rights governance and risk management matters, Moira Thompson Oliver is a key contact. Repeatedly instructed by clients for her ‘in-depth expertise and excellence’, Samantha Brady is a notable contact within the energy and infrastructure space on risk management, reporting, and disclosure obligations.
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Moira Thompson Oliver
Moira Thompson Oliver
Practice head

David Watkins

Other key lawyers

Harry Hecht; Moira Thompson Oliver; Samantha Brady

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