Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Law Firms) - Global-wide
What the Team is Known For
Disputes-focused law firm Quinn Emanuel represents clients in high-stakes ESG litigation matters. It has particular expertise in business and human rights issues and regularly represents clients in cases relating to alleged human rights abuses in their supply chains.
Strengths
"The legal environment and procedures in Europe, including the UK, has become very complicated recently, but Quinn Emanuel has been a good guide to us throughout the process."
"The Quinn Emanuel partners and associates show a depth of experience on complex and emerging issues. The team had wide experience over many years in relation to many ESG topics."
Work Highlights
Quinn Emanuel represented Lundin Energy in an 11-year investigation by Swedish authorities into two of its executives, concerning alleged complicity in the alleged commission of war crimes in Sudan connected to the company's activities in that country.
Notable Practitioners
Julianne Hughes-Jennett is based in Quinn Emanuel's London office. Hughes-Jennett represents clients in ESG-related litigation matters, including group litigation and securities litigation cases. "We are very happy to work with Julianne Hughes-Jennett. We use her on litigation and human rights issues. She has very deep sectoral knowledge." "Julianne Hughes-Jennett is an excellent and approachable lawyer with deep expertise." "Julianne demonstrated very strong expertise and dedications in the work for the best interests of the client."
