Rachael Johnson

3 weeks ago | ibanet.org | Rachael Johnson

Addressing advised emissions is increasingly being seen as a key means by which law firms can have a significant impact in their efforts to tackle the climate crisis. These are the indirect emissions associated with a company’s value chain, including those generated by using its products and/or services. For law firms and other professional services companies, these emissions arise from the advice provided to clients.

1 month ago | ibanet.org | Rachael Johnson

In April, the European Parliament approved the EU’s proposed ‘stop-the-clock’ directive, which would delay implementation of parts of the bloc’s recent sustainability legislation.  The directive is included within the EU’s recently proposed ‘Omnibus’ package of legislative changes. A second directive in this package introduces changes to the content and scope of the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence requirements and is being considered separately by legislators.

1 month ago | ibanet.org | Rachael Johnson

In March the European Commission adopted its strategy for a savings and investments union (SIU). The SIU aims to channel more of the public’s savings into the bloc’s capital markets. The Commission says the proposals will allow for greater spending on its strategic priorities and make the EU more attractive to investors and companies.

2 months ago | ibanet.org | Rachael Johnson

Global Insight assesses what’s shaping corporate activity and the M&A landscape by analysing trends across four key markets: the United States, Asia, the United Kingdom and Germany. The United StatesThe beginning of 2025 saw M&A activity moving slowly. As the administration of new US President Donald Trump began its work, uncertainty arising from its tariff policies as well as fears of a possible recession have tempered expectations for the rest of the year.

Jan 30, 2025 | ibanet.org | Rachael Johnson

Assessing four recent cases, Global Insight considers how the law can be used to promote the public interest, enable access to justice and check corporate power. Campaign groups, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and others continue to bring litigation and other legal action to hold powerful organisations to account in the public interest.