Knowledge

Our knowledge resources reflect the breadth and depth of our expertise, our insight into the issues which matter to your business, and our understanding of the markets in which you operate.

Knowledge

<p>Filter Knowledge</p>

424 Results

ESMA Guidelines on Fund Names

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final guidelines on fund names using ESG or sustainability-related terms (Guidelines). The Guidelines are primarily motivated the ESMA's desire to combat greenwashing and are intended to specify the circumstances where the fund names using ESG or sustainability related terms are unfair, unclear or misleading.

SDR: Finalised guidance on the anti-greenwashing rule

Introduction

On 23 April 2024, the FCA published FG24/3, its finalised non-handbook guidance on the new "anti-greenwashing rule" which was introduced as part of the package of measures establishing the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime (which we covered here).  The guidance, like the rule itself, will apply from 31 May 2024 – in just over a month's time.

Alame & Ors v Shell & Anor: Lessons in the case management of large group actions

Introduction 

In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for claims to be brought in the English Courts on behalf of large groups of claimants seeking redress for environmental damage suffered in overseas jurisdictions. Although the English Courts have been reluctant to prevent such claims from proceeding on the basis of early procedural objections from defendants, their size and complexity have presented significant case management challenges (an issue we have previously addressed in this article).

Back To Top