Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP stands out for the breadth of its ESG expertise. Human rights and labour law expert Diane Gilhooley heads the team. Philip Spyropoulos is an expert on ESG regulation within the funds and financial services spaces. Louise Howarth advises on the management of climate and human rights litigation risk. An environmental law expert, Claire Gregory demonstrates recent experience advising on extended producer responsibility requirements and packaging and packaging waste regulation. Thomas Player brings further labour and employment expertise to the team, offering particular capability in business and human rights issues.
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Key clients
- AGR Networks Limited
- Boralex Limited
- Chint Solar
- Hynamics UK Limited
- Kao Data
- OnPath Energy
- SAS Energy
- STACK Infrastructure
- Tillman Global Holdings
- Voltison
- EDF Power Solutions
- Equinor
- Gresham House
- Kraken Technologies Limited
- Legal & General
- National Wealth Fund
- Octopus Energy Group
- Pulse Clean Energy
- RWE
- Schroders Greencoat
Work highlights
Advising the Tesco PLC Pension Scheme on all aspects of ESG and responsible investment.
Advised Pulse Clean Energy Limited on its £220 million green finance transaction, involving a consortium of six international banks.
Advised Legal & General on the launch of the L&G Climate Action Active Global Equity Fund, designed to invest in companies earlier in their climate transition through active stewardship and engagement.
Practice head
Diane Gilhooley
Other key lawyers
Philip Spyropoulos; Louise Howarth; Claire Gregory; Thomas Player