Governance

Protecting the future of your business and all its stakeholders with a robust approach to governance, is an essential part of a successful sustainability strategy. Making sure that it is structured and operated ethically and that your board and leadership teams are supported and accountable will position you to thrive and respond effectively to changing conditions.

Our specialist legal teams offer sector-specific advice to help you comply with all the relevant regulations and guidance, not just for now, but for good.

We will bring together the right experts across the different legal areas to help you build resilience, manage your assets and intellectual property, and safeguard your business and company data. We can also help you report on finances and taxes and conduct due diligence for a merger or acquisition or advise if you are considering restructuring or financing.

Economic sustainability and the impact on people and the communities you work in will ultimately be a key success factor in any growth plan, and our multi-disciplinary team can support many of these aspects, so you can focus on running your business..

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Sectors

Sport

Our specialist sports lawyers have in-depth knowledge of the sports sector, many of them coming from sporting clubs and organisations themselves.

They bring this passion and experience to a broad spectrum of ESG related services tailored to this industry, from corporate governance and compliance to environmental planning of a new stadium to awareness training on Diversity and Inclusion. For more information visit our Sport Sector ESG page.

Manufacturing

The manufacturing sector is at the forefront of both the challenges and opportunities of building a sustainable business.

From energy and emissions and waste management to responsible sourcing and large diverse workforces and work environments, our multi-disciplinary team of experts can help with achieving both the short-term wins and long-term goals. For more information visit our Manufacturing Sector ESG page.

Real Estate

Whether you are a developer, investor or occupier, there are significant considerations to ensure that properties are built and operated efficiently and responsibly.

Our expert legal teams can advise across multiple real estate sectors to assist you in complying with regulations and managing the environmental and social impact of any property or development. From implementing of green leases and issuing of environmental permits to sophisticated environmental planning expertise, the team can guide you to achieve your ESG goals. For more information visit our Real Estate Sector ESG page.

Retail, Leisure & Hospitality

Consumer facing and retail businesses are often in the spotlight when it comes to being responsible businesses.

Fair labour practices, hyper consumerism and waste, safe working environments, packaging and marketing claims are all in a day’s work for these businesses. Our diverse team of consumer and retail specialists can advise on how to anticipate and plan for ESG considerations in this fast-moving environment to protect your business and ensure sustainable growth. For more information visit our Retail, Leisure & Hospitality Sector ESG page.

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