The Energy Edit: TLT’s future energy team hits 120 with key rehires
TLT’s latest recruits bring the firm’s future energy team to 120 lawyers – with some familiar faces rejoining in time for the next phase of growth.
Climate crisis: Half of DLA Piper’s assets could be destroyed by tornadoes
With law firms increasingly looking at the risks to their business caused by climate change, DLA Piper has found that 47 per cent of its assets worldwide are vulnerable to tornadoes. The findings follow an assessment of the climate change risks facing the firm. According to the firm’s most recent accounts, the analysis also revealed […]
Enough power to charge 14,500 smartphones: Dentons and Defra strive to cut emissions
Dentons has cut carbon emissions equivalent to charging 14,500 smartphones by adopting sustainable legal practices with key client Defra. This initiative, termed the “low carbon blueprint”, was developed with Defra’s legal department – Defra Legal Advisers – which is part of the Government Legal Department (GLD) that advises the Department for Environment, Food and Rural […]
White & Case has escaped the oil activists’ wrath – for now
Last week was a whirlwind for climate change awareness. London hosted its annual Climate Change Week, the Grantham Research Institute unveiled a startling report on the surge in climate litigation, and BHP, the world’s largest mining giant, lost a High Court case, allowing 33,000 Mariana dam disaster victims to proceed with their claims. Meanwhile, the […]
“Climate arsonist or protector of life?” Activists take aim at Linklaters over fossil fuel ties
Climate activists rallied outside Linklaters’ London office yesterday to put pressure on the firm for its involvement in enabling fossil fuel transactions. The group, known as Lawyers Are Responsible, created placards highlighting the billions of dollars in fossil fuel transactions that Linklaters had allegedly facilitated since 2019 until 2023, questioning the firm about its role […]
ESG for GCs: You either love it or hate it
Some GCs relish leading on sustainability, while others see it as an extra burden on their already overwhelming workload.
Leigh Day clinches historic victory for climate activists in Surrey oil drilling battle
Plans to drill an oil well in Surrey have been halted as the Supreme Court today (20 June) ruled in favour of climate campaigners, a year after the UK’s top court heard the case. Leigh Day secured the win on behalf of former Surrey resident Sarah Finch, who brought the claim in 2020 on behalf […]
Pinsents sets out plan to clean up its supply chain
With over 5,000 suppliers on its books, Pinsent Masons must tackle its supply chain to hit its net zero target.
A four-day week is good for the environment
It’s that time of year again when we enjoy a string of four-day work weeks thanks to Easter and the May bank holidays. With the last one behind us, many of you are likely daydreaming about making this a permanent perk. Sure, pitching the idea of maintaining the same salary for a 20 per cent […]
The Energy Edit: Ashurst’s team grows – but American dream remains
Without that elusive US merger, Ashurst’s energy team has found other ways to grow.
Skadden and McDermott battle for top spot in eco-showdown at 22 Bishopsgate
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom and McDermott Will & Emery are among firms housed in 22 Bishopsgate that have begun a competition to see who is the most environmentally sustainable tenant in the building. The initiative involves 22 Bishopsgate collecting data concerning heating and cooling, water filtration status, and light usage via the building’s […]
Lawyers can use their privileged position to combat climate change
Law’s vital role in combating climate change is hindered by practices fuelling self-termination. Bates Wells’ David Hunter explores how lawyers can use their imagination and agency to reshape legal frameworks for a sustainable future.