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Latham & Watkins
The team at Latham & Watkins is experienced advising its broad array of clients, including governments, companies, shareholders, and investors, on significant ESG matters, in particular. The team advises on the financial as well as the wider implications of implementing necessary changes therein and its work often international in scope, spanning numerous jurisdictions. Notably, it assists such key clients as Microsoft and American Airlines on potential their investments in new technologies and initiatives, with a view to offsetting their carbon usage. A key area of focus for the team has been advising on legislative initiatives such as the EU Green Deal and the EU’s Sustainable Finance Action Plan. ‘Thought-leader’ Paul Davies is at the helm of the team. Davies is supported by specialist counsel Michael Green, who ably advises namely corporate bodies on ESG and sustainability best practices, as well as providing more general strategic and contentious advice in these areas.
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Testimonials
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‘Paul Davies is a thought leader who transformed the environmental practice into a leading ESG practice long before others came across ESG.’
'The team are available, responsive, thorough, to-the-point, and good business partners.'
'Paul Davies leads the team well to make sure they respond to our needs quickly and efficiently, and remain accessible for any follow-ups we might need.'
Key clients
- Platinum Equity
- Microsoft Corporation
- The Carlyle Group
- Venator Materials PLC
- Archroma
- Triton Partners
- American Airlines
- Medline
- Trafigura
- Energy Capital Partners
- SABIC Petrochemicals
- SK Capital
- Public Investment Fund
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Paul Davies