Linklaters LLP is an ESG powerhouse with extensive capabilities in environmental matters, human rights, governance, risk management, sustainable finance and crisis management. Vanessa Havard-Williams oversees the practice and is highly regarded for her ESG-related expertise. Rachel Barrett is another name to note for her knowledge of sustainability issues. Other prominent team members include Raza Naeem, who is a key contact for regulatory matters involving derivatives; Alexandra Beidas, who is regularly relied on by global corporations and financial institutions for her ESG expertise; and Aileen Buchanan, who specialises in disclosure and reporting requirements.
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Clients clés

  • National Grid
  • Barclays Bank PLC

Points forts

Advising a global financial institution on the development of its first climate transition plan.
Advising National Grid and its board on a range of climate-related matters.
Advising Barclays, as ESG counsel, on a wide variety of ESG-related matters, including new ESG regulation, ESG and climate disclosures, ESG-related risks, sustainable finance, and the implementation of their ESG strategy.

Avocats

Responsable de la pratique

Vanessa Havard-Williams

Autres avocats clés

Rachel Barrett; Alexandra Beidas; Tom Cassels; Aileen Buchanan; Raza Naeem