Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms)

Latham & Watkins has considerable international capabilities in environmental law, capital markets and private equity, and provides trusted counsel on ESG risk management and initiatives. Its clients include global businesses, corporations and private equity firms, and its matters range from landmark green bond issuances to the development of full ESG corporate strategies. Corporate policies and investment screenings around climate change are a particular strength.

Paul Davies is the global co-chair of Latham’s ESG practice and advises multinational companies on sustainability reporting and climate change litigation proceedings. "I think of Paul Davies as one of the people who contributes to thought leadership and advances the industry; he is a thoughtful ESG risk practitioner and I like him a lot."

Betty Moy Huber is the global co-chair of Latham’s ESG practice and advises on the full range of ESG-related matters, including litigation, transactions, financings, reporting, regulatory and policy guidance, activism and board oversight. "Betty is incredibly responsive and very knowledgeable. She often gives good insight on the legislative front: she has good insights there on what is developing, helping us to understand the landscape."