Holly Stebbing

Jan 8, 2025 | mondaq.com | Ruth Cowley |Antony Corsi |Claire Irwin |Holly Stebbing

We have collated a brief round-up of important recent cases,procedural developments and hot topics for businesses to helpin-house counsel stay up to date, particularly those who areinvolved in managing disputes. You can access more detailedbriefings using the links; and if you would like furtherinformation on a topic then please contact us.

Jun 14, 2024 | mondaq.com | Holly Stebbing

Voluntary Carbon Markets (VCMs), estimated to be worth $250bn by 2030, face significant risks due to their newness and lack of regulation. Key issues include greenwashing, inconsistent carbon accounting methodologies, scrutiny of verifiers, and human rights concerns in offsetting projects. The evolving nature of VCMs will likely lead to litigation as the industry matures. UK Energy and Natural Resources

Jun 12, 2024 | connections.nortonrosefulbright.com | Nick Merritt |Holly Stebbing

The Voluntary Carbon Markets could play a vital role in the energy transition with some estimating the industry will be worth US$250bn by 2030. However, the VCMs are still relatively new and largely unregulated, with differing standards and methodologies for carbon accounting, which leaves the market vulnerable to litigation risk. As part of LIDW, I was joined on this panel by colleagues from across the legal industry to discuss some of the disputes risk facing those participating in the market.

May 8, 2024 | mondaq.com | Ruth Cowley |Antony Corsi |Claire Irwin |Holly Stebbing

We have collated a brief round-up of important recent cases, procedural developments and hot topics for businesses to help in-house counsel stay up to date, particularly those who are involved in managing disputes. If you would like further information on a topic then please contact us; and you can access more detailed briefings using the links.

Nov 17, 2023 | mondaq.com | Stuart NEELY |Holly Stebbing |Andrew Judkins

The English High Court has now twice refused permission to allow a claimant to bring a shareholder action (known as a derivative claim) on behalf of Shell plc (Shell) against its directors - once in May then again in July 2023. ClientEarth has now applied for permission to appeal the July 2023 High Court judgment with the Court of Appeal. The claim was brought by ClientEarth, an environmental organisation, which holds a small number of shares in Shell.