Sustainability and Energy Transition

We advise on energy and decarbonisation around the world, providing an end-to-end expert advisory service covering the full energy value chain, as well as other core areas such as transport, social infrastructure and real estate. We regularly work on high-profile matters around the globe, including renewables and decarbonisation technologies, many of which are first of their kind. We recognise that fossil fuels are still a necessary part of our economy in many parts of the world and until technological advancements are realised will still be part of the energy mix. We advise companies and governments in this sector, including on how they can support energy security, navigate increasingly complex regulations and manage their impact during their transition.

Sustainable finance has been a key issue for investors and banks for some time, and businesses are increasingly taking a proactive approach in this area. We act for borrowers, lenders, arrangers and investors across a broad range of financing transactions – renewable projects, bonds, loans, structured products and more. We are ideally placed to advise on all aspects of sustainable investment and development. We have an impressive track record of working on a number of market firsts in the green, social and sustainability bond and sustainability-linked loan markets. We have also advised businesses on their first ever digital bond, which brings value add for both issuers and investors.

Respect for human rights is a key part of being a business due to a range of international, regional and national legal standards as well as community and stakeholder expectations. Failure to address human rights matters exposes businesses to a range of legal, commercial and reputational risks. We work closely with businesses to navigate this space, adopting a multi-disciplinary and practical approach. We help our clients say what they mean, and do what they say.

Boards must be ready to respond to rapidly evolving macroeconomic and geopolitical issues across the sustainability agenda. Our global governance, sustainability and risk advisory experts advise on climate transition plans, corporate and ESG reporting, internal controls, fraud detection systems, artificial intelligence matters, cyber-preparedness and resilience, psychosocial safety, directors liability, executive remuneration, greenwashing and litigation risk.