Environment

Articles

9 Apr 2024

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

5 Apr 2024

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

15 Mar 2024

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

22 Feb 2024

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

22 Dec 2023

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

8 Dec 2023

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

27 Oct 2023

Climate change driving shift in corporate contracts

That’s according to a new report released by UK legal non-profit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP)

26 Oct 2023

Net Zero progress: observations from a leading Net Zero legal practice

Ross Fairley shares his observations on the progress and continued challenges concerning the drive towards New Zero, based on the work and projects the team at Burges Salmon has been involved in