ESG
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Client SatisfactionDebevoise & Plimpton LLP, praised for its ability to combine ‘world-class lawyers with unusual integrity and diligence’, is renowned in the market for its contentious work connected to international climate change law. The team is also well-positioned to represent corporate clients in climate and environmental disputes in domestic courts. Lord Peter Goldsmith KC heads up the team and excels in environmental class actions. Conway Blake represents both corporates and nation states and is well-versed in issues including international environmental law, human rights law and the law of the sea. Samantha Rowe’s practice straddles contentious and advisory work and extends to matters that fall at the nexus between energy transition and international dispute resolution.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The practice is unique in its ability to combine world-class lawyers with unusual integrity and diligence, putting the interests of the client first and foremost. The commitment to pro bono work is also truly exceptional, often on the cutting edge of the most significant developments in international law.’
‘Samantha Rowe deserves mention for her diligence; it is a pleasure to work with her.’
Key clients
- Republic of Azerbaijan
- Commission of Small Island States on Climate Change and International
- The Bahamas
- Shell plc and The Shell Petroleum and Development Company Limited
- Shell International Trading and Shipping Company and Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited
- Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited
Work highlights
- Representing Azerbaijan in its claims against the Republic of Armenia (“Armenia”) for breaches of the Energy Charter Treaty (the “ECT”) and international law, in connection with Armenia’s misuse of Azerbaijan’s energy resources during the near 30-year occupation of Azerbaijan’s sovereign territory between 1991 and 2020.
- Representing the Republic of Azerbaijan in a large and complex dispute with the Republic of Armenia before the International Court of Justice, arising under the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (“CERD”).
- Representing The Bahamas in advisory proceedings at the International Court of Justice (“ICJ”) addressing the obligations of States in respect of climate change.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Lord Peter Goldsmith KC