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What does ESG stand for?

Our future depends on the sustainability of the work we do today. Against the backdrop of the global pandemic, the globa...

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Nachhaltigkeit in der Unternehmenspraxis

Am 16. November hat der erste ESG Day @NRF in Frankfurt stattgefunden .

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ESG-Update

ESG-Update

Die Verwahrstellen für AIF und OGAW unterliegen diversen Verpflichtungen, die sich auf europäischer Ebene aus den Richtlinien zu AIFM und OGAW sowie deren delegierten Rechtsakten ergeben sowie aus den nationalen Umsetzungsvorschriften (in Deutschland das Kapitalanlagegesetzbuch (KAGB)).

Global | Publication | March 07, 2023
Potential conflicts between the European CBAM and the WTO rules

Potential conflicts between the European CBAM and the WTO rules

As the EU increases its climate ambitions, there is a risk that its emissions reduction efforts are offset by increased emissions outside the EU from industries transferring their productive activities to countries where climate change policies are less stringent (‘Carbon Leakage’).

Global | Publication | February 06, 2023
Is climate litigation driving the energy transition?

Is climate litigation driving the energy transition?

Throughout 2022, we continued to see legal action addressing issues of climate change – so-called “climate litigation”

Global | Publication | February 06, 2023
“Climate cartel” or sustainability?

“Climate cartel” or sustainability?

Around the globe, corporations face growing pressure from stakeholders – including shareholders, customers, employees and regulators – to make progress on ESG issues like sustainability.

Global | Publication | February 06, 2023
Project Bonds and Energy Transition: A proven financing solution

Project Bonds and Energy Transition: A proven financing solution

The stricter monitoring/disclosure and liquidity requirements faced by banks in the wake of the global financial crisis mean that projects can often no longer be funded by traditional bank debt alone. The debt capital markets have stepped up to the challenge and project bonds are on the rise, particularly amidst the green finance boom.

Global | Publication | February 06, 2023
ESG in the context of the African and Middle Eastern telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors

ESG in the context of the African and Middle Eastern telecommunications and digital infrastructure sectors

In April 2021, a survey of 34 limited partnerships by the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association showed that 97% considered it important to take ESG factors into account when making investment decisions. Such a focus on ESG is partly driven by investors, suppliers, customers and local stakeholders requiring ESG to be a principal factor in the terms of any investment or contractual relationship.

Global | Publication | January 24, 2023
ESG-Update

ESG-Update

Am 16. Dezember 2022 wurde die finale Änderungsrichtlinie für die Nachhaltigkeitsberichterstattung von Unternehmen (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive, kurz CSRD) im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union veröffentlicht.

Global | Publication | January 18, 2023
ESG in Canadian M&A and Shareholder Activism: Perspectives for 2023

ESG in Canadian M&A and Shareholder Activism: Perspectives for 2023

Despite somewhat shaky economic conditions and geopolitical upheaval on the world stage, M&A activity in Canada was relatively steady in 2022.

Global | Publication | January 17, 2023
Time to standardise documentation for sustainability-linked derivatives?

Time to standardise documentation for sustainability-linked derivatives?

In recent years, derivatives transactions linked to environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets have become increasingly popular.

Global | Publication | December 13, 2022

Events and webinars

Energy Academy & Projects Academy: What’s on the horizon in 2021

Energy Academy & Projects Academy: What’s on the horizon in 2021

Designed to help our clients embrace both the challenges and opportunities ahead, we share our global knowledge and experience through a series of industry and sector focused, legal training sessions.

Global | Webinar and Events | March 09, 2021

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Restructuring energy and infrastructure projects

Restructuring energy and infrastructure projects

The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (CIGA) has introduced new procedures and measures to seek to rescue companies in financial distress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic crisis.

Global | Webinar and Events | March 02, 2021

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Investment opportunities in the green recovery

Investment opportunities in the green recovery

Our panel will consider the opportunities for investment in energy and energy infrastructure as a result of the EU and UK green recovery plans.

Global | Webinar and Events | February 23, 2021

Banks
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Welcome to the third issue of Global Asset Management Review.

Global | December 17, 2025

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Global | December 17, 2025

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Global | December 17, 2025

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