Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)

"They excel at communicating, are a true partner and extension of our company, not just outside counsel."
Chambers Global 2022

"Great expertise in climate and wider ESG risks and risk management. They are a strong team. Highly collaborative and with an excellent combination of technical and legal understanding. Client-focused and a pleasure to work with."
Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2021

Overview

Latham leverages deep cross-border expertise to help clients navigate the multidimensional environmental, social, and governance landscape.

Beyond a check-the-box exercise

Increasingly, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues are becoming core business priorities for companies, their boards, and their investors. The Latham ESG team combines cross-sector legal and commercial acumen to help clients drive value through their ESG strategies, while carefully addressing and mitigating risk.

Our cross-disciplinary approach draws on Latham’s experienced team of regulatory, transactional, and litigation practitioners to provide a comprehensive offering that helps clients align with the many facets of ESG, including responsible investment, sustainability, and corporate integrity issues.

Given the complexity of ESG issues and opportunities, Latham utilizes a number of machine-learning resources to offer cutting-edge, innovative solutions that help companies map their risk profile and identify specific areas of focus. This data complements our extensive experience working with NGOs, government officials, investors, and companies around the globe, resulting in market-leading ESG advice and counsel.

Helping clients make smart decisions about ESG

Latham can quickly mobilize teams across jurisdictions to navigate:

Board counselling, including activist response and strategy
Corporate strategic risk assessments
Corporate integrity and compliance
Defense of mass torts and securities claims
Employment guidance
Environmental Justice Counseling and Compliance
Environmental regulatory compliance
GHG accounting and carbon neutrality
Global investigations
Human rights compliance
Investment portfolio risk assessments and responsible investment
Power purchase agreements
Public company reporting
Renewable energy projects
Supply chain management and circular economy strategies
Sustainable and green finance
Tax credits for sustainable investments

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SEC Proposed Rules on Climate Disclosure

On March 21, 2022, by a 3-1 vote, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC or the Commission) proposed rules that would require registrants, including both domestic and foreign private issuers, to include climate-related information in registration statements and annual reports.

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