LEGAL ESG: EUROPE
16 OCTOBER 25 | PARIS | IN-PERSON | LEGAL ESG
As society grapples with urgent environmental, social, and governance issues, the role of law firms in addressing these challenges is under the microscope.
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environmental social and governance
ESG is moving from voluntary ambition to mandated action.
As Europe rolls out sweeping new regulations – from the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D) – businesses face unprecedented obligations to report on sustainability and police their supply chains. At the same time, regulators around the world are ramping up ESG enforcement, and courts are seeing a surge in climate and ESG-related lawsuits.
The question is no longer if companies and their legal advisors should prioritize ESG, but how to do so effectively, in full compliance, and in ways that stand up to scrutiny.
Legal ESG: Europe 2025, taking place on 16th October 2025 at Baker McKenzie’s Paris office, is an opportunity for law firm leaders, in-house counsel, compliance professionals, and ESG experts to come together, learn from each other, and drive the ESG agenda forward.
It’s a chance to reflect on the progress made so far, confront the challenges on the horizon, and commit to a future where ESG is a fundamental element of corporate strategy and legal practice.
Join us to exchange ideas, prepare for what’s next, and ensure that your organization is ready for this new chapter of ESG.
Discussions Will Include
- How will new EU directives like CSRD and CS3D reshape corporate accountability and legal risk?
- Are companies prepared to meet stringent ESG reporting requirements and conduct due diligence across global supply chains?
- What do rising climate lawsuits and greenwashing crackdowns mean for businesses and their counsel?
- How are regulators and investors globally enforcing ESG commitments and holding organizations accountable?
- How is the era of ESG accountability impacting corporate governance and the responsibilities of boards and legal advisors?
- How can legal and compliance teams proactively mitigate ESG risks while driving sustainable value for their organizations?
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Key Highlights
WHAT TO EXPECT
Global Shifts: Trump 2.0, Geopolitics, Risk & Regulation
Explore the global political and economic shifts reshaping ESG progress. A leading voice in human rights and sustainability will examine the implications of geopolitical turbulence and evolving regulations on corporate ESG strategy.
The Omnibus Package: What it Means for CSRD / CSDDD
Get clarity on the EU’s evolving regulatory landscape as experts unpack the implications of the Omnibus Package for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
EU ESG Agenda: Omnibus & Draghi Insights
Leading legal minds from across Europe debate the interplay between industrial policy and sustainability, analyzing how current EU strategies may converge—or conflict—with ESG objectives.
Sustainable Finance: Legal and Regulatory Trends
Dive into the legal frameworks shaping sustainable finance. Learn how financial regulations are evolving to support ESG priorities and how counsel can navigate emerging compliance demands.
In-House Counsel and ESG: Managing Rapidly Evolving Expectations
Discover how in-house legal teams are adapting to the escalating complexity of ESG. Hear how top counsel are aligning legal strategy with sustainability, risk, and stakeholder expectations.
Antitrust and Sustainability: Barrier or Catalyst?
Join leading competition law experts as they explore whether antitrust frameworks hinder or enable collaboration on sustainability goals—highlighting key cases and legal interpretations.
ESG Within Law Firms: Operationalizing Purpose and Values
Law firms are not just advising on ESG—they are living it. This session examines how firms are embedding ESG principles into their operations, navigating client expectations, and communicating purpose in a complex landscape.
DEI in Focus: Implementing EU Directives on Pay and Board Diversity
Legal experts from across Europe assess the implementation of new EU directives on pay transparency and gender diversity on boards, discussing enforcement, best practices, and regional challenges.
Join the Conversation
Join us to discuss ESG and sustainability for Legal ESG Europe, the key event shaping the future of ESG law. Hosted by Baker McKenzie, this conference will cover regulatory change, AI, talent, and more.
Stay tuned—speakers and panels coming soon!
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