Ying-Peng Chin

1 month ago | lexology.com | Matthew Townsend |Arthur Sauzay |Axel de Backer |Ying-Peng Chin |Gauthier van Thuyne |Jochem Spaans | +6 more

The European Commission formally adopted its proposals for amending the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (“CSRD”) in late February 2025, as part of its highly anticipated sustainability Omnibus package. In this bulletin, we explore ten key questions on the Commission’s proposals to: (i) initially postpone the dates from which CSRD reporting requirements apply (the “Postponement Proposal”); and (ii) amend the substance of the CSRD (the “Substantive Proposal”).

Apr 5, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ying-Peng Chin |Tom d'Ardenne |Brin Rajathurai

In 2027, the UK will introduce a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on imports of certain carbon intensive goods. The CBAM will impose a charge on the emissions embodied in relevant imports that take place on or after 1 January 2027. Businesses that are directly or indirectly involved in the importation of relevant goods into the UK will be keen to decipher the CBAM’s implications.

Mar 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ying-Peng Chin |Matthew Townsend

How to accelerate the transition to a sustainable economy is a hot regulatory topic for most major economies around the world – and is set to continue ascending the agenda in the years to come. As sustainability-related regulations proliferate, the legal risks and obligations on global businesses grow. We reflect on the implications of divergent regulatory regimes, and consider whether a regulation-heavy approach is likely to deliver its intended results.

Jan 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Ying-Peng Chin |Andrew Denny |Bethany Gregory

Last year, we wrote about ClientEarth’s application to the High Court of England and Wales for permission to bring a judicial review claim, alleging that the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unlawfully approved the IPO prospectus of an energy company. Following the High Court’s dismissal of the application, a renewal hearing was held on 13 December 2023, where the judge again refused permission to bring the judicial review claim. Please see full publication below for more information.

Dec 20, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Ying-Peng Chin |Tamara Cizeika |Andrew Denny

The Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) new package of sustainability disclosure requirements (SDR) and investment labelling rules is a key pillar of the UK government’s efforts to introduce an economy-wide SDR regime. All FCA-authorised firms should pay attention to the anti-greenwashing rule which will come into force on 31 May 2024, and engage with the FCA’s consultation on its proposed anti-greenwashing guidance.