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Good governance guide: effective shareholder meetings

Shareholder meetings, both the annual general meeting and other general meetings held throughout the year,…

Three steps to energy efficient properties

We highlight some common sustainability priorities for UK-based investor landlords and tenants.

ESG in the roles of company secretaries and in-house legal counsel

ESG is an increasing strategic and regulatory concern for private companies. A successful ESG strategy…

Positive action in universities

As most people know, discrimination is generally prohibited by the Equality Act 2010. This prohibition…

It’s not easy being green

The Frankfurt offices of Deutsche Bank and its asset management unit, DWS, were recently raided by the German police investigating claims of greenwashing. Within days, DWS’ chief executive, Asoka Woehrmann,…

Planning pipeline: biodiversity net gain

Following on from the UK Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan, the Environment Act became law…

Legal agreements for biodiversity net gain

After much toing and froing the Environment Act 2021 (Act) finally received Royal Assent at…

Breaking the stigma: Steps to create a menopause-friendly workplace

In recent months, we have seen the subject of the menopause catapulted into the limelight…

ESG in the workplace: what is it and why is it important?

Ten years ago I don’t think I could have told you what was meant by…

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