Latham & Watkins (London) LLP draws upon longstanding expertise in the ESG space, serving as a trusted advisor to leading global corporates in navigating critical and complex risk issues. Noted for its ‘highly collaborative approach’ in developing ESG solutions and best practice, the firm is regularly entrusted to provide focused and tailored ESG regulatory advice within transactions, IPOs, and project mandates. Heading the team, Paul Davies focuses his practice on the ESG aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and private equity transactions. Michael Green assists major companies in navigating ESG reporting and disclosure requirements, policy implementation, and climate and human rights risk management. James Bee provides strategic and regulatory ESG advice concerning energy and environmental projects and corporate transactions. Toon Dictus possesses further corporate sustainability expertise.
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Practice head
Paul Davies
Other key lawyers
Michael Green; James Bee; Toon Dictus