Emma Franck-Gwinnell

Dispute resolution lawyer at @Freshfields. Wine, theatre and travel enthusiast.

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Following the United Nations member States reaching a historic deal on the text of a new High Seas Treaty, our blog looks at the anticipated legislative developments, the key elements of the agreement & their practical implications for ocean stakeholders: https://t.co/50ROkONKCz

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Timothy Wilkins, global partner for client sustainability, talks to @TheLawyermag about the key upcoming ESG trends for general counsel, as well as the unique opportunities #ESG presents for lawyers to add value to their organisation.
Watch the video now: https://t.co/lb2Ew3kZ2p

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We have advised General Atlantic's climate fund @GABeyondNetZero on a minority investment in ABB E-mobility, a global leader in EV charging solutions.
Learn more: https://t.co/AGSC4a5Gwy

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German Supply Chain Act – balancing the obligation to cooperate with the safeguarding of criminal procedural rights https://t.co/jJpKcigIcB

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📢 We're calling for book donations as our library has flooded!
Our Library plays a vital part in reducing reoffending as it helps prisoners with education which in turn helps with employment upon release.
Please email [email protected] for donations.

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In recent #climatelitigation news: ClientEarth has withdrawn its suit against the Belgian National Bank. In this article, my colleagues explain the background to the lawsuit and why it has been withdrawn: https://t.co/UyfRSpYycD

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Very encouraged by the significant result we have achieved for our client Eurus Energy, a Japan-based wind farm investor that has been awarded €106.2m in an Energy Charter Trust claim against Spain: https://t.co/T3zAcmVp1O

#investorstatedisputesettlement #renewableenergy

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Litigation privilege revisited: significant decision for many common-law jurisdictions | Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer https://t.co/WThNUG3oaU

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Ahead of the 2023 AGM season, the UK Investment Association continues to encourage companies to integrate #ESG metrics into variable remuneration arrangements where the management of material ESG risks and opportunities is incorporated into their… https://t.co/dJsSjZHR35

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Climate-friendliness and #sustainability are becoming increasingly important for consumers when it comes to purchasing decisions. Below, my colleagues set out recent developments and explore the direction of travel in German #greenwashing claims. https://t.co/FmuHA7IYAu

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‘Cash, Coal, Cars and Trees to keep the world to 1.5 degrees’ was the mantra at COP26. With #COP27 ongoing, my colleagues consider below global progress on energy transition legislation and policy since COP26.

#climatechange #environment https://t.co/5e5n3BLtT8

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‘Cash, Coal, Cars & Trees to keep the world to 1.5 degrees’ was the mantra at COP26 - with #COP27 underway, we consider global progress on energy transition legislation & policy in three areas: coal, #renewables and industrial & transport #decarbonisation. https://t.co/zZAjjsNX64

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My colleagues have written a blog explaining the FCA's new proposals for new rules aimed at reducing #greenwashing and building trust for #sustainableinvestment products - see below! https://t.co/vSGgCR6mHk

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@TfL Hello! How many days before planned strike action will TfL be able to update its website to give further information about the expected impact of the strike?

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“Activists are not creatures of trends or habits, necessarily, but are reactive to the market, society and where they fit in.”

Our US colleagues discuss #shareholderactivism developments coming out of the past proxy season and expectations for future… https://t.co/RwoONa3tJQ

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Ahead of #COP27, @twilkins5640 & Joe Amann look at progress on initiatives launched at last year’s conference, which are likely to lead to further interest by regulators in global disclosure requirements & potential of renewed calls for a global carbon tax.https://t.co/s4OWO6y03L

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As we approach one month out from #COP27, our new blog series launches with a look at the interplay between climate goals & the implications for international business. Join the conversation.

Read the blog now: https://t.co/8DhO4sqVjt

#Just_And_Ambitious

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The latest development in #climatelitigation is here! My German colleagues explain why the dismissal of the case against Mercedes-Benz AG was no surprise at all, and the next steps in DUH's appeal. https://t.co/y743NVwzWQ

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The legal sector has long been focused on #diversity in law firms and of counsel - so I’m really pleased that we’ve taken this a step further by pledging support for the Equal Representation for Expert Witnesses initiative! https://t.co/2TuRkndBIq