SPOTLIGHTUS Election
Post-Election Analysis: The Future of US Policy and Implications for Businesses and the Economy
The US federal election could have sweeping regulatory and legislative impacts across virtually every major sector of the economy. To help understand how government policy might change over the next four years and what that means for domestic and global businesses, we invite you to join the first of our post-election programs.
100 days and counting – Immigration and Brexit: What we have learned so far
As we pass 100 days since the end of the Brexit transition period, it is time to reflect on what we have learnt so far in relation to how the end of Free Movement rights has affected British citizens and UK companies operating within the European Economic Area (EEA) and EEA citizens and EEA companies operating in the UK.
Assessing the post IBOR cessation US litigation risk landscape
In this latest webinar in our IBOR Transition series, we will discuss the recent New York LIBOR legislation and analyze some of the key litigation risks that the cessation of LIBOR presents in spite of such legislation.
The IBOR Transition end game: the state of play in sterling loan markets
In this latest in our LIBOR Transition series, Mayer Brown Partner Ash McDermott and UK Finance LIBOR Transition Director Daniel Cichocki will focus primarily on the impact of recent announcements and development on market participants.
Ecolabels Survey & Overview
Whether ecolabels are an unfamiliar concept, or your business is beginning to undertake, or already underway with, an ecolabelling project we would be interested to hear your thoughts on this topic.
Biden Administration Pledges 50-52% GHG Reduction by 2030
President Biden committed the United States to a 50-52 percent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) “pollution” from 2005 levels by 2030.
Carbon Emissions in Brazil: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Luiz Gustavo Bezerra discusses carbon emissions in Brazil.
Net Zero: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Tim Baines and Luiz Gustavo Bezerra discuss Net Zero and Carbon Markets.
Looking Ahead | How ESG may affect refinancings and restructurings of Covid-Era Debt
As businesses emerge from COVID with a significant amount of corporate debt, the landscape in the financial markets have also evolved: The focus on ESG issues has intensified. It is timely to take stock of where we are and consider how ESG issues could affect refinancings and restructurings of debt going forward. This article highlights seven key potential development areas through considering recent legal developments, market practices and trends.
Introduction: Recognising Earth Day Globally
J. Paul Forrester provides an overview on Earth Day and why it’s important.
The Nagoya Protocol & Access and Benefit Sharing
Organizing the Supply Chain Toward Protection of Biodiversity Globally.
Advertising “Sustainability” and “Green Claims” in Products and Services in the EU: Fancy Commercial Practice Can Be a Real Legal Challenge
The EU Green Deal announces the circular economy goal, which can only be achieved with the full mobilization of society and industry through the implementation of an integral EU policy for sustainability.
European Commission Adopts EU Taxonomy and Other Measures to Facilitate Sustainable Transition
On April 21, 2021, the European Commission adopted a comprehensive package of measures to help improve the flow of money toward sustainable activities across the European Union.
Sustainable Development in Asia: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Mark R. Uhrynuk discusses sustainability and related regulatory developments across Asia.
Climate Change and the Biden Administration: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Christina Thomas and Jonathan Becker discuss the recent changes that the Biden Administration has implemented, as well as the changes on the horizon, in relation to climate change.
Corporate Strategies to achieve Net Zero (Portuguese): Recognising Earth Day Globally
Luiz Gustavo Bezerra discusses corporate strategies to achieve Net Zero (in Portuguese).
Green Claims: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Pavlina Chopova-Leprêtre discusses the significant changes that are expected relating to Green Claims rules.
Biodiversity: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Thomas Delille and Luiz Gustavo Bezerra discuss the Nagoya Protocol to the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the Brazilian Biodiversity Law.
NextGen supports Earth Day
The NextGen Committee supports Earth Day with local litter picking and shares what Earth Day and its theme “Restore our Earth” means to them.
Mayer Brown Hong Kong supports Earth Day
Mayer Brown Hong Kong supports Earth Day with a virtual run and food wastage webinar.
ESG Trailer: Recognising Earth Day Globally
Watch our ESG Trailer: Recognising Earth Day Globally
ESG and Directors’ Duties
In this audio clip, James Whitaker briefly discusses the important role of company directors in promoting positive environmental practices.
ESG and Directors’ Duties
As the world marks Earth Day 2021, and global leaders, and society at large, call for urgent action to combat “the coming disasters of climate change and environmental destruction”, it is an apposite time to consider the role of company directors in promoting positive environmental practices.
BCBS Issues Two Climate-Related Reports
On April 14, 2021, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) issued two climate-related reports—one on climate-related risk drivers and their transmission channels and a companion report on measurement methodologies for financial risks.
Just-In-Time: Trends & Future Developments in Supply Chains – Issue 2
“Just-In-Time” is a series of written interviews with experts from different backgrounds, all of whom have extensive experience with supply chains, including knowledge of current trends and future developments. Issue 2 features Peter Szczensny, Head of Commercial Development & Health Politics, Grünenthal GmbH
ESG Investment Risks In Southeast Asia
In an article published by IFC Review, Mark Uhrynuk and Alexander Burdulia help asset owners make better sustainable investment decisions in Southeast Asia by outlining ESG investment risks in the region, as well as relevant risk mitigation strategies in public and private markets.
China Issues Legislation to Block Unjustified
On 1 December 2020, the Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (Shanghai AMR) published the local ...
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