Episode 10: CSDDD explained: Interaction with the German Supply Chain Act In this episode, Partner Julia Grothaus and Managing Associate Kathrin Bauwens in our German team discuss the similarities and differences between the CSDDD and the German Supply Chain Act, as well as any lessons we can draw from the German law for the upcoming CSDDD implementation.   To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Episode 9: CSDDD explained: enforcement and penalties In this episode, Managing Associate James Marlow in the London ESG team speaks with Senior Associate Liz Raulston in the US team and Knowledge Lawyer & Head of ESG Regional Development for Asia, Gilly Hutchinson, about the EU CSDDD’s impact on businesses outside the EU – with a particular focus on the implications for businesses in the US and Asia, as well as the UK's position. To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit...

Episode 18: The Linklaters Ideas Foundry Speakers: Jane Booth, Alyssa Bonic and Ian Rodwell In the dynamic and volatile world of organisational life, every leader needs to be nimble on their feet, be audience ready and demonstrate a performer mindset. And for Jane Booth (Head of Guildhall Ignite) and Alyssa Bonic (Business Manager) of the world-leading Guildhall School of Music and Drama (alma mater to Daniel Craig, Lily James and Jodie Whittaker), such arts-based metaphors reveal the...

Episode 8: CSDDD explained: enforcement and penalties In this episode, counsel Guillaume Croisant and Kathrin Bauwens discuss the public and private enforcement mechanisms of the CSDDD and the significant penalties companies may face for non-compliance.  To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Global Antitrust Enforcement Index 2024 Global antitrust enforcement has rocketed post-pandemic, with steep rises in investigations, dawn raids and fines in recent years.  But enforcement priorities have shifted. The last few years have seen considerable changes in the sectors and areas investigated, not to mention how antitrust investigations are conducted.  Our 2024 publication breaks down the impact of this on companies (including penalty types, the role of leniency and the risk of private...

Episode 7: CSDDD explained: what the due diligence requirements mean in practice In this episode, counsel Guillaume Croisant and manging associate James Marlow discuss some of the key concepts behind the due diligence obligations, including practical tips on where businesses should begin, as well as next steps in the run up to July 2027, when the CSDDD will first apply to the initial group of companies within its scope. To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Episode 6: CSDDD explained: due diligence requirements In this episode, counsel Guillaume Croisant and Aileen Buchanan provide an overview of the environmental and human rights due diligence obligations under the CSDDD and the impacts on business partners.   To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Episode 3: Bond Beats Speakers: Shirmila Ramasamy (Senior Counsel and Team Lead of Innovative Finance at the World Bank), Elaine Keats, Sirae Chen and Erin McKeown In this episode of Bond Beats, Elaine Keats (partner), Sirae Chen (managing associate), and Erin McKeown (managing associate) welcome Shirmila Ramasamy (the World Bank’s senior counsel/team lead of innovative finance) to explore the World Bank's latest outcome bond:  a first-of-its-kind carbon removal bond to fund Amazon...

Episode 5: How the CSDDD compares with the CSRD In this episode, managing associate Tom Cobbaert and associate Claudia Harper discuss the intersection between the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Episode 4: CSDDD and transition plans In this episode, counsel Kim Rybarczyk and managing associate Xu Wang explain why the CSDDD’s transition plan requirement is significant, including the detail behind what transition plans should contain. To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

Episode 5: Leading Questions Speakers: David Thomas, Rachel Metcalf and Emma Kate Cooney Episode 5 analyses the recent UK Supreme Court judgment in The Manchester Ship Canal Company Ltd v United Utilities Water Ltd (No 2) and its potential implications for water companies. In this episode we refer to our September ESG Disputes Bulletin which can be found here. To listen to all episodes in this series, visit our Leading Questions webpage.

Episode 3: EU CSDDD explained  In this episode, managing associates Terry Yiangou and Iyes Igiehon and associates Elliot Jack and Elizabeth Webb explore what the CSDDD means for the financial sector, including scoping and application as well as transition plan requirements.To listen to all episodes in the EU CSDDD series, visit our website.

In this episode, managing associates James Marlow and Tom Cobbaert explain who the CSDDD applies to and at which level obligations apply and when.

Episode 2: Bond Beats Speakers: Carson Welsh, Catherine Wade, Erin McKeown and Siân Sanford In this episode of Bond Beats, Carson Welsh (partner), Catherine Wade (counsel), Siân Sanford (senior associate) and Erin McKeown (managing associate) discuss current market activity and its implications as we move into autumn. The team also delves into recent regulatory developments, including the FCA’s consultations on the UK’s prospectus regime, and flag key H2 dates for your diary.  To listen to...

In this episode, partners Rachel Barrett and Julia Grothaus give an overview of the CSDDD, including why it’s a big deal and why it is advisable for businesses to start thinking about it now.

Episode 1: The Diversity Faculty What do we mean when we talk about pipeline, promotion and retention? How do these issues form part of corporate governance and impact employer brand, employee engagement and become a public reputation issue? Daniel Danso, Simon Kerr-Davis, Laurie Ollivent, Neha Rao To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 2: The Diversity Faculty What is the difference between a diversity strategy and a diversity policy? Why does it matter? How are these perceived internally and externally and why does it matter from a legal perspective? Neha Rao, Laurie Ollivent To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 3: The Diversity Faculty Training is only as effective as the people attending it let it be – it’s what happens after the training that really matters. But what makes training effective? What makes it ineffective? Simon Kerr-Davis, Daniel Danso To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 4: The Diversity Faculty What do we mean when we talk about targets and quotas? How are they different? What should businesses be considering when they look to sign up to targets, quotas or other commitments and pledges? What are the legal risks and can businesses positively discriminate or take positive action to achieve diversity in practice? Laurie Ollivent, Daniel Danso, Neha Rao, Simon-Kerr Davis To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.  

Episode 5: The Diversity Faculty How might diversity and inclusion metrics be used to determine remuneration and will linking diversity with pay really drive accountability and sustainable change in diversity and inclusion for businesses? Alexandra Beidas, Laurie Ollivent To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 6: The Diversity Faculty How can business leaders and employees be accountable and responsible for diversity and inclusion within their business? How is accountability evolving? Laurie Ollivent, Daniel Danso, Neha Rao, Simon Kerr-Davis To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 7: The Diversity Faculty Whilst diversity and inclusion are often categorised as falling within the “social” limb of ESG, what is important is that D&I is an important part of ESG whatever limb it falls under.  How does D&I fit into ESG and what are the expectations for companies and business leaders in this respect? Laurie Ollivent, Daniel Danso, Neha Rao, Simon Kerr-Davis To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 8: The Diversity Faculty Our feature-length 20 minute podcast discussing the reporting obligations of companies on diversity and inclusion in detail: from the evolution of diversity reporting, to the hard law requirements and regulations, the rationale behind diversity reporting and the power of the narrative and importance of qualitative data. Laurie Ollivent, Daniel Danso, Neha Rao, Simon Kerr-Davis To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.

Episode 9: The Diversity Faculty What is intersectionality and what role does it play in the workplace? We also look at how intersectionality is protected under English law and the approach taken by the tribunals to tackle intersectional discrimination in the absence of specific dual discrimination laws. To listen to the full series, visit The Diversity Faculty Podcast Series webpage.