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ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance

ESG topics have established themselves as a key challenge and opportunity for companies in almost all sectors. In a time of increasing regulation and rising consumer and investor demands, we support our clients with in-depth legal expertise to navigate this dynamic environment with confidence.

Why choose our ESG lawyers?

Our approach goes beyond mere regulatory compliance: we help companies to use ESG as a strategic success factor by developing customised solutions that combine economic efficiency with long-term sustainability. Whether it is compliance with the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Care Act ("Lieferkettensorgfaltspflichtengesetz") or the implementation of ESG-compliant strategies in corporate governance, we support our clients with clear, practical solutions.

Our ESG team combines extensive legal expertise with deep industry knowledge to provide innovative, commercially viable solutions that fit seamlessly into our clients' business strategies. We see ESG not just as a regulatory requirement, but as an integral part of sustainable and forward-looking corporate governance. We always focus on pragmatic and realisable results – tailored to the specific needs and objectives of our clients.

Our multidisciplinary team is made up of experts from various fields of law such as Commercial and Distribution Law, Corporate Law, Energy Law, Labour Law and Financial Law. This range of expertise enables us to offer comprehensive and specialised advice on ESG-relevant issues.

Our team

Kai-Oliver Krüger

Partner, Corporate
Frankfurt am Main, Germany +49 (0)69 204 342 153 Email Kai-Oliver

Corporate

Corporate Finance

Joint Ventures

Real Estate
Sara Bandehzadeh, LL.M. (San Francisco)

Partner, Commercial
Hamburg, Germany +49 (0)40 87 88 698 205 Email Sara

Corporate and Commercial

ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance

Fashion and Beauty

Retail and Consumer
Daniel Marhewka

Partner, Co-head of Energy and Natural Resources
Munich, Germany +49 (0)89 620 306 211 Email Daniel

Corporate

Corporate Finance

Energy Regulatory

Joint Ventures
Thilo Danz, LL.M.

Partner, Financial Markets and Products
Frankfurt am Main, Germany +49 (0)69 204 342 152 Email Thilo

Asset Management

Financial Services

Investment Funds
Dr Sebastian Kamm

Partner, Corporate
Hamburg, Germany +49 (0)40 87 88 698 522 Email Dr Sebastian

Corporate

Energy

Joint Ventures

Mergers and Acquisitions
Dr Sven Labudda

Partner, Corporate
Hamburg, Germany +49 (0)40 87 88 698 218 Email Dr Sven

Corporate

Corporate Finance

Joint Ventures

Mergers and Acquisitions
Dr Fabian Reissinger

Partner, Employment, Pensions and Immigration
Munich, Germany +49 (0)89 620 306 214 Email Dr Fabian

Employment

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Technology
Dr Sascha Pres

Partner, IP
Berlin, Germany Email Dr Sascha

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Intellectual Property

Trade Mark
Dr Christian Bahr

Partner, Co-Head Competition, Regulatory and Trade
Düsseldorf, Germany +49 (0)211 950 749 22 Email Dr Christian

Dispute Resolution

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Technology
Anke Saßmannshausen

Counsel, Commercial
Hamburg, Germany +49 (0)40 87 88 698 215 Email Anke

Commercial

ESG - Environmental, Social and Governance

Life Sciences & Healthcare

Media

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Our advice in ESG compliance includes in particular

Supply chain compliance: Support in complying with regulatory requirements such as the Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG) and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Contract design: Support in contract design taking into account ESG and sustainability criteria, particularly in the area of procurement and in connection with the legal design of sustainable business models.
Product compliance and eco-design: Support in complying with product requirements, particularly in the context of the EU Ecodesign Regulation and other EU regulations on sustainable product design, product labelling requirements and the manufacture of products (e.g. EU Deforestation Regulation or EU Forced Labour Regulation).
Circular economy: Advice on compliance with legal requirements for the avoidance and disposal of waste, advice on materials legislation and extended producer responsibility (in particular packaging, electrical appliances, batteries, textiles).
ESG disputes: Representation in ESG-related litigation, including disputes involving greenwashing allegations, liability arising from environmental violations or inadequate reporting.
Sustainable corporate governance: Advising management and supervisory boards on the integration of ESG objectives into corporate strategy and management.
Sustainability reporting: Advice on non-financial reporting, including the new requirements of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
Renewable energies: Legal advice on renewable energy projects, including financing and acquisition.
Green Finance: Advice on sustainable financing and lending, including green bonds and ESG credit lines.
Sustainable working and benefits: Advice on sustainable working models and ESG-oriented employee programmes.
ESG in the property sector: Advice on the development and implementation of ESG-compliant property projects, including energy-efficient construction methods, sustainable materials and certification in accordance with international standards.
Technology and data protection: Advice on ESG data analyses, digital reporting tools and the implementation of technologies to monitor ESG compliance in supply chains and in the company.