Standing out for its ‘responsive, commercial advice’, the ESG team at Dentons acts for leading global clients regarding their sustainability reporting and compliance requirements. Alongside maintaining a deep practice regarding regulatory and commercial issues in the voluntary carbon markets, practice head Helen Bowdren regularly assists major technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods companies in navigating the scope, application, and reporting requirements of the EU ESG regulatory suite. Katy MacAskill is a further ESG regulation specialist.
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Testimonials
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‘Responsive, commercial advice.’
‘The global reach, and the interconnection between the offices, means the team can provide all the information necessary across vast territories.'
- 'The team is down to earth, no arrogance, and makes each other feel as part of the same team - not them and us.’
- 'Katy MacAskill is keen and easy to work with.'
- 'Helen Bowdren has the right balance between getting involved and delegating to support the service delivery. Knows the subject matter and explains it well to my non-legal colleagues.’
Key clients
- Compass Group
- Motorola Solutions Inc
- BASF plc
- Stagecoach Group
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- John Lewis plc
- Alstom Engineering
- Ofwat
- KPS
- SRAM
- KSL Capital Partners
- KPS Capital Partners
- Vegware / Novolex Holdings
- Flex
Work highlights
Advising MSI on how the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive will apply to the MSI business.
Providing EU horizon scanning advice covering packaging, AI, Chemicals, ESG legislation including the European Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), and environmental claims.
Providing SRAM with ongoing advice relating to different elements of ESG.
Practice head
Helen Bowdren
Other key lawyers
Katy MacAskill