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The Global ESG Handbook: A Guide for Practitioners
11.07.2024
A new title, The Global ESG Handbook: A Guide for Practitioners, has been added to Company and Commercial.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly considered as core business priorities for companies, boards and investors, with ESG representing an area of significant opportunity for many. Navigating the broad range of topics that fall under ESG, including regulatory developments, political impacts and stakeholder sentiment, requires multidisciplinary and global expertise from experienced practitioners.
Featuring cross-jurisdictional insight, this important title covers a range of ESG topics in depth, containing contributions from leading legal professionals, industry experts and consultants. The book firstly discusses ‘what is ESG?’ before covering areas including supply chain topics, financial regulatory impacts, ESG disclosure obligations, M&A and private equity, among many other important subjects. Further, the book contains regional specific insights from practitioners on the ground and includes analysis on the diverse themes which underpin the current and future direction of ESG. Specific chapters are also dedicated to the emerging matters of ESG litigation, the evolving nature of technology in ESG, and the incorporation of ESG into enterprise risk management. The final part of the book looks at broader trends and developments in the area.
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Crypto Assets in Trusts and Foundations
10.06.2024
A new title, Crypto Assets in Trusts and Foundations, has been added to Private Client.
Published in association with STEP, Crypto Assets in Trusts and Foundations features an in-depth examination of 20 important trust and foundation jurisdictions, shedding light on their respective regulations concerning the holding of crypto assets in wealth management structures. Chapters are authored by well-known experts and follow a unified format, which allows readers to compare and contrast different legal environments and thus enhances the decision-making process.
In such a rapidly evolving arena, Crypto Assets in Trusts and Foundations provides a detailed roadmap to navigating the use of this new asset class in trusts and foundations, as well as offering guidance and insight relating to compliance with the respective legal rules. User-friendly and comprehensive, it will make essential reading for trustees, board members of foundations, wealth managers, lawyers, tax professionals, family offices, high-net-worth individuals and, indeed, anyone keen to embrace the emerging landscape of crypto assets.
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Funding International Arbitration
10.06.2024
A new title, Funding International Arbitration, has been added to Dispute Resolution.
This Special Report, edited by leading experts Sherina Petit and Nosherwan Vakil, is your essential guide to navigating funding in international arbitration. Written by eminent funders, brokers and practitioners, most of whom deal with third-party funding on a day-to-day basis, it provides step-by-step guidance on: how to demystify each stage of the process from initial assessment to final resolution; the steps involved in considering, advising on and structuring funding; the proven strategies on approaching funders and maximising your chances of success; how to manage the ongoing relationships with the third parties involved in the funding lifetime, including around settlement; and understanding the critical importance of accuracy and careful planning throughout the process.
Key topics covered include: funding options; market regulation; legal barriers to funding; disclosure of information; costs management; the role of funders; enforcement mechanisms; and dispute avoidance strategies.
Featuring expert insights and written in a practical and accessible style, Funding International Arbitration is geared towards individuals who wish to further their understanding of the area as well as those approaching funding issues for the first time.