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Legal profession still has long way to go globally to improve inclusivity for LGBTQ+ lawyers
At the start of Pride month, the ICC Court of Arbitration's Alexander Fessas reflects on how firms can improve their performance by creating diverse teams
How legal departments can partner with their business to lead on ESG
Legal teams should help join the dots on ESG issues across all parts of the business, writes KPMG's Stuart Fuller
Businesses must better understand their ESG obligations to employees
Employers are not fully adhering to ESG-related employment legislation and guidance, write William Fry lawyers Catherine O'Flynn and Eimear O'Leary
Professional vandalism or conscientious objection: UK lawyers' eco-declaration sparks national debate over 'cab-rank' rule
Barristers' pledge not to take instructions relating to fossil fuel projects criticised by Bar Council head and could lead to disciplinary action
Who won Women And Diversity in Law Awards - and why - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion categories
Details of the winning entries in the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion section of the awards
Trailblazing women leaders, diversity campaigners and businesses recognised in Women and Diversity in Law Awards
Winners unveiled at London ceremony dedicated to professionals making the UK legal sector more diverse and inclusive
‘A time of significant transition' – The Global Legal Post launches international guide to ESG laws and regulations
Practical tool for businesses and their advisers is edited by Debevoise’s Ulysses Smith and features contributions from array of top firms
Climate change and energy transition to heat up Middle East disputes landscape
ESG risk among topics discussed at ADGM’s flagship RESOLVE event in Abu Dhabi
DLA Piper tops global ESG law firm ranking as UK firms dominate
Almost half of the top 25 best performing firms on ESG are headquartered in the UK, according to Impactvise
Greenwashing: scrutinising eco-friendly imagery, labels and claims
Cyril Abrol and Radha Khera discuss the legal framework in India for making misleading sustainability claims
Pallas Partners and Slaughter and May on opposing sides in pioneering Shell climate change case
London boutique commences derivative action against Shell’s company directors in High Court
Will the global M&A market take off again in 2023?
Dealmakers will need to focus on problem-solving in the most challenging environment for M&A since the financial crisis, write Gavin Davies and Rebecca Maslen-Stannage
Responsible fashion marketing or misleading greenwashing?
Despite increasing regulatory scrutiny, brands need not fear sustainability marketing so long as it is unambiguous and rooted in fact, writes Hilma-Karoliina Markkanen
Women and Diversity in Law Awards unveil 150-strong shortlist
Line up of diversity, equity and inclusion champions includes individuals, law firms, in-house legal teams and not-for-profit groups
Former A&O partner launches business and human rights focused boutique in London
Suzanne Spears unveils Paxus amid rise in disputes and investigations involving human rights issues
Food and beverage news and trends
DLA Piper summarize the most current ESG trends and developments in the food and beverage sector
Mass environmental tort claim may be heard in the UK
The Court of Appeal's Samarco decision continues the trend of UK courts opening their doors to cross-border ESG litigation, writes Suzanne Spears
International law institute launches project to deepen research into corporate-related climate litigation
The British Institute of International and Comparative Law will draw on experts from science, the judiciary, legal practice and academia
Firms including DLA Piper, Linklaters back study into lack of black partners in the UK
'The 1% Study’ outlines steps law firms should take to boost number of senior black lawyers
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