Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG)
"[Latham] has considerable international capabilities in environmental law, capital markets and private equity, and provides trusted counsel on ESG risk management and initiatives."Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2024
"ESG issues are a key area of work for the team, which takes a multidisciplinary approach to a wide range of matters, including responsible investment, sustainability, and corporate integrity issues."The Legal 500 US 2023 (Corporate Governance)
Band 1 – Environmental, Social & Governance Risk (Global-wide)Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2024
"The team's depth and breadth has enabled them to provide unique strategic support across the lifecycle of carbon transactions and help us fully meet our regulatory and business objectives."Chambers Global 2025
"[Latham’s] matters range from landmark green bond issuances to the development of full ESG corporate strategies."Chambers Crisis & Risk Management 2023
"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
Latham leverages deep cross-border expertise to help clients navigate the multidimensional environmental, social, and governance landscape.
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.
Latham can quickly mobilize teams across jurisdictions to navigate:
Explore Latham’s latest insights and resources to help you adeptly address the many facets of ESG, from responsible investment to sustainability to corporate integrity and beyond.
Firm practice leaders and initiatives shortlisted for recognition across an array of categories, with a spotlight on AI innovation, including Innovator of the Year.
Washington, D.C. partner honored by the National Law Journal for advising public companies on complex securities, governance, and compliance matters.
Firm recognized with multiple accolades by Global Banking & Markets, including advising on four Deals of the Year.
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