Environment

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Reducing national carbon emissions is in the legal sector’s power

Steve Gummer and Nadia Biles Davies share details of the work being carried out at Sharpe Pritchard to encourage sustainability in the legal sector

The FCA’s finalised guidance on the new anti-greenwashing rule

Brandon Wong, Kerry Berchem and Victoria Barnes provide a breakdown of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new anti-greenwashing rule and its potential impact

The impact of climate change on pensions

Stuart O’Brien and Lucy Swart-Mallett review the hurdles facing the trustees of pension schemes in regard to environmental, social and governance issues

Legal measures for the protection of animals

Kimberly Moore, author of 'The Case for the Legal Protection of Animals, Humanity’s Shared Destiny with the Animal Kingdom', presents the case for the protection of animals with meaningful and substantive laws

The legal implications of a crisis in the Red Sea

Alex McIntosh discusses the impact of the Red Sea crisis on international trade and the potential legal disputes specific to commercial shipping

SJ Interview: Fleur Rochester, the new president of London FOIL

In December, Fleur Rochester, a partner in Kennedys professional liability team, was appointed the new president of the London division of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers (FOIL) for 2024

Challenge to oil drilling decision in Lincolnshire's protected area

A local campaigner contests planning inspector's ruling permitting oil production in Lincolnshire Wolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

A further setback for climate litigation?

Katie Allard and Ananta Singh explore the verdict in McGaughey and Davis v. Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd and implications for future litigation