The Environmental, Social & Governance Practice Group deals with both contentious and non-contentious work, advising and representing local and foreign clients on environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues affecting trade and industrial activity. The Group has represented clients from the public and private sectors such as key utility companies, oil producers, chemical companies, automotive companies, mining companies, biomass and solar energy companies, food and beverage companies, semiconductor companies, manufacturing companies as well as financial institutions.

We advise on agreements in energy, natural resources & green technology projects, licensing, operation and management matters as well as other associated agreements. We offer support on construction and project management agreements as well as land acquisition and other land issues. We help clients to optimise their compliance strategies, whilst simultaneously helping them to take advantage of available tax breaks. We also assist in liaising with the relevant government ministries and regulatory bodies.

Within this practice, we offer strategic legal advice in:

• Environmental audits
• Regulatory compliance such as the Environmental Quality Act 1974, Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Act 2007 and Listing Requirements
• Prosecutions by the Department of Environment
• Tortious liability issues
• Civil litigation
• Product regulation and product liability
• Green financing framework
• Tax incentives and other tax law implications on ESG initiatives
• Investments related to energy efficient projects and/or energy performance contracting
• Environmental investigations and disputes
• Legal review of due diligence reports, annual sustainability reports and other public ESG disclosures, including press releases and investor presentation materials 
• Listed company compliance and governance, including analysis related to governance best practices.
• All aspects of ESG disclosure, governance, and best practices by closely following legal, regulatory, and market developments and trends
• All ESG-related matters, including providing legal guidance and counselling
• Matters relating to corporate governance, securities law, and general corporate matters
• Assisting compliance officers, company secretaries and general counsel in advising Boards of Directors with respect to significant corporate governance and regulatory developments
• Crisis management advisory work