Francesca Bugg

Mar 20, 2024 | lexology.com | Francesca Bugg

Over recent years, ESG and ethical investing have become increasingly popular. In a 2022 report, PwC estimated that around $18.4tn was being managed in ESG funds globally, and companies listed in the US S&P 500 index mentioned ESG an average of nine times a quarter in earnings calls (compared with a maximum of once in 2017). Commercial Litigation associate Francesca Bugg and paralegal Bruno Ponte look at the interaction between ethical investing and greenwashing and explore current ESG trends.

Nov 23, 2023 | lexology.com | Francesca Bugg

On 8 November 2023, Mr Justice Green heard an application by the claimants in the G4S litigation in relation to the defendant’s claim to withhold certain documents on the grounds of privilege. The claimants argued the documents were covered by the shareholder principle and were therefore subject to inspection by the relevant parties. The application was dismissed, as outlined by associate Francesca Bugg. The full judgment can be found here. What is the shareholder principle?

Aug 17, 2023 | lexology.com | Matthew H. Greene |Krishna Mahajan |Francesca Bugg

HMRC has had its appeal dismissed in a recent decision by the Upper Tribunal (“UT”), meaning Perenco, an oil and gas producer, will not be liable for £524,000 of petroleum revenue Tax (“PRT”). Matthew Greene, Krishna Mahajan and Francesca Bugg review the recent case of HMRC v Perenco UK Ltd [2023] UKUT 169 (TCC) and its potential implications in a research and development (R&D) relief context.