Calls to action on ESG boost demand for legal expertise
Patrick Temple-West / FT • October 15, 2021
Law firms are racing to catch up with the financial sector’s embrace of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing as they see the potential for deals and regulations aimed at combating global warming to deliver billable hours. Nearly all the global law firms now have ESG or sustainability practices and the past year has seen unprecedented activity. From big dollar M&A deals to contracting work, the legal sector has recognised the need for ESG action.
Nearly all the global law firms now have ESG or sustainability practices and the past year has seen unprecedented activity. From big dollar M&A deals to contracting work, the legal sector has recognised the need for ESG action.
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