Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)

Clifford Chance is relied upon by clients across multiple sectors for the firm's cross-practice ESG expertise. The practice brings strong regulatory experience spanning transactional ESG and supply chain due diligence, SFDR, climate disclosure obligations, carbon offset commitments and guidelines for responsible business conduct. The firm's practitioners are praised for their commercial approach, merging awareness around risk mitigation with clients' broader ESG goals.

"I would always trust Clifford Chance to handle complex, sensitive and sophisticated matters. Their expertise is next to none."

"Clifford Chance has knowledgeable lawyers who have already been for a long time involved in a lot of ESG related topics. They are very knowledgeable on ESG litigation."

"Clifford Chance brings a wide range of expertise to complex matters, with the aim of providing solid, practical and actual advice, without overcomplicating legal matters unnecessary."

Clifford Chance represents Shell in its appeal in a climate-related class action matter before the Hague Court. The case, which Clifford Chance took over at the appellate stage, concerns whether energy companies have a duty to reduce emissions absent clear legislation to that effect.

Rae Lindsay is a member of the firm's ESG board and regularly advises clients across different sectors on ESG issues including policy development, due diligence and risk management and dispute avoidance. "Rae Lindsay is exceptional and a leader in the human rights and ESG legal space." "I really enjoy working with Rae. She is a true professional in her area and adds value to our organisation."