ESG disclosure and supply chain due diligence - a roundtable discussion
UK Companies will soon have to comply with ESG regulation on their supply chains. Is your business ready?
09 September 2024
Finch succeeds in the Supreme Court, overturning the Court of Appeal decision
This article explores the recent ruling that the grant of planning permission for oil production was unlawful for failing to assess the ‘downstream’ GHG emissions
05 July 2024
Making the most of our natural capital to reach net zero
Speaking on The Scotsman’s Sustainable Scotland podcast, we delve into the topics of natural capital, sustainable land use and nature-based solutions, with these emerging markets playing a growing part in the reach to Net Zero
02 July 2024
Supply chain ESG disclosure sector spotlight video series
Our latest report includes original research across industry sectors to assess the extent to which UK organisations are applying due diligence with regard to their supply chains, and whether they are ready to meet changing global standards in this area
28 May 2024
Pension Schemes ESG Tool
Our interactive guide aims to simplify ESG requirements for UK pension schemes for scheme trustees and sponsoring employers
20 May 2024
April 2024 Pensions Law Update
In this Easter edition, you will find the latest updates in relation to the Lifetime Allowance abolition, TPR’s General Code, pensions dashboards, cyber security, data transfers and ESG. There are also articles on AI and pensions, reform of Scottish trust law and PO determinations
10 April 2024
EA told to think again on merits-based reviews of CAR decisions
In the case of R (Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd) v Environment Agency [2023], the Administrative Court held that the EA was bound to consider the need for a merits-based appeal process in respect of Compliance Assessment Report decisions
08 January 2024
Burges Salmon launches Corporate ESG Disclosure Tool
The firm launches innovative tool to help companies understand and meet their mandatory ESG disclosure obligations
09 November 2023
Burges Salmon recognised at leading industry awards
The firm has been shortlisted in Excellence in ESG and Private Client Team of the Year categories at the 2023 British Legal Awards
06 September 2023
Burges Salmon Director recognised as leading ESG Pensions lawyer in Financier Worldwide 2023 Power Players List
08 August 2023
UK Pensions for International Companies –Triage Tool
Our interactive guide aims to simplify UK pensions for International Companies on a broad range of UK pensions issues
24 May 2023
Derivative action commenced in UK against Shell’s directors for mismanaging climate risk
Legal update on ClientEarth’s derivative claim against Shell’s directors, which underlines the risk of ESG-related litigation extending to boards
09 March 2023