A recent global survey of dealmakers by BCG and Gibson Dunn reveals a striking consensus: conducting environmental, social, and governance (ESG) due diligence is now indispensable for M&A transactions.
Article | April 18, 2024
Washington, D.C. partner Elizabeth Ising was selected as a 2024 Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) Rainmaker.
Firm News | April 16, 2024
We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during March 2024.
Client Alert | April 16, 2024
A quarterly update of high-quality education opportunities for Boards of Directors of public and pre-IPO companies and members of private boards.
Client Alert | April 9, 2024
We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during February 2024.
Client Alert | March 13, 2024
Join us for a 60-minute briefing covering key aspects of the SEC’s adoption of the climate change disclosure rule.
Webcasts | March 12, 2024
An Overview of the Highlights and Key Differences to the Proposed Rules
Client Alert | March 8, 2024
Join our panelists from Gibson Dunn’s Environmental Litigation and Mass Tort practice group and Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) practice area as they discuss significant developments in federal and California environmental law and forecast what to expect for 2024.
Webcasts | February 27, 2024
We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG update covering the following key developments during January 2024.
Client Alert | February 15, 2024
Lawdragon named 11 Gibson Dunn partners to its 2024 Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law.
Firm News | February 2, 2024
Our update on key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | January 10, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has given Louisiana primary enforcement authority over the state’s Class VI underground injection wells, which are used by the carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) industry to permanently sequester captured carbon in underground geological formations.
Client Alert | January 8, 2024
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued proposed guidance regarding the listing of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts.
Client Alert | December 21, 2023
The Legal 500 has recognized Gibson Dunn in the 2024 edition of its Asia Pacific Green Guide, which recognizes law firms in the region advising clients on emerging opportunities within the green transition.
Firm News | December 20, 2023
The role of ESG in capital markets transactions has evolved significantly over the last five years. Please join us for a discussion of related topics and questions provided by the audience.
Webcasts | December 7, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued its final methane rule for the oil and gas sector. Our lawyers provide an overview of the rule’s key technical provisions and their practical takeaways for the industry.
Client Alert | December 5, 2023
For the benefit of calendar-year filers preparing their Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our lawyers offer their observations on new developments and highlight select considerations, including recent rulemaking from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), comment letters issued by the staff of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, and trends among reporting companies that have emerged in the past year.
Client Alert | December 1, 2023
Our lawyers provide background on the investment tax credit for energy property, summarize the proposed regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury, and share key implications for taxpayers.
Client Alert | December 1, 2023
A survey of disclosures from the S&P 100 during the three years following adoption of the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule.
Client Alert | November 21, 2023
Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | November 13, 2023
Dallas partner David Woodcock and Washington, D.C. associate Maria Banda are the authors of "New Initiatives Will Advance Corporate Biodiversity Reporting" published by Law360 on October 25, 2023.
Article | October 26, 2023
Tapping the knowledge and experience of Gibson Dunn lawyers around the globe, our quarterly Carbon Markets Update helps our clients across all sectors navigate the ever-changing landscape of voluntary carbon markets.
Client Alert | October 24, 2023
Join leaders of our renowned ESG practice for a lively, informative and interactive discussion about recent European Union ESG and AI developments and the impact on U.S. businesses.
Webcasts | October 24, 2023
Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | October 18, 2023
The European Commission has published its consultations on the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), and has set a deadline of December 15 for feedback.
Client Alert | October 17, 2023
Gibson Dunn's summary of director education opportunities has been updated as of October 2023. Boards of Directors of public and private companies find this a useful resource as they look for high quality education opportunities.
Client Alert | October 11, 2023
The Colorado Attorney General has issued a formal legal opinion confirming the legality and praising the benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and policies in the workplace.
Client Alert | October 9, 2023
The California Legislature recently passed two wide-reaching bills that will impose significant and mandatory climate-related reporting requirements for large public and private companies doing business in the state.
Client Alert | September 27, 2023
Dallas partner David Woodcock is author of "ESG And The Board: Avoiding Risky Business" [PDF] published by The Corporate Board September 2023.
Article | September 20, 2023
Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | September 12, 2023
Our lawyers review proposed regulations issued by the U.S. IRS and Treasury providing guidance on prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements applicable to clean energy credits.
Client Alert | September 6, 2023
Our lawyers share key takeaways from the adoption of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards.
Client Alert | August 23, 2023
Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | August 10, 2023
“Market conditions have changed so dramatically that today, no matter its products or services, every company is also in the environmental business.” Our Carbon Markets Update newsletter helps our clients across all sectors navigate the ever-changing landscape of voluntary carbon markets
Client Alert | July 28, 2023
This client alert provides an overview of shareholder proposals submitted to public companies during the 2023 proxy season, including statistics and notable decisions from the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission on no-action requests.
Client Alert | July 25, 2023
Our lawyers summarize the letter sent by Attorneys General of 13 states to Fortune 100 companies warning of “serious legal consequences” over race-based employment preferences and diversity/inclusion policies.
Client Alert | July 18, 2023
Our latest update on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) developments around the world.
Client Alert | July 11, 2023
Our lawyers discuss U.S. Treasury regulations proposed by the IRS and Treasury that provide guidance on rules for receiving refund payments in respect of certain credits under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Client Alert | June 29, 2023
Gibson Dunn was recognized in the 2023 edition of the Chambers Crisis & Risk Management guide.
Firm News | June 28, 2023
Our lawyers discuss proposed regulations issued by the IRS and Treasury that provide guidance on the rules for selling certain tax credits pursuant to a new regime introduced in the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Client Alert | June 21, 2023
Gibson Dunn's Environmental, Social and Governance lawyers provide their update for May 2023.
Client Alert | June 13, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers provide practical advice about how to access and participate in the voluntary carbon offset market and flag litigation risks and concerns to be considered by those participating in the market.
Webcasts | June 8, 2023
Our lawyers provide a summary of two decisions issued by the European Court of Human Rights in cases concerning Russia's actions in Ukraine and Georgia, which are alleged to be violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.
Client Alert | May 30, 2023
Our lawyers discuss an IRS and Treasury notice which provides initial guidance for developers and investors seeking to qualify projects for the domestic content bonus credit available under sections 45, 45Y, 48, and 48E.
Client Alert | May 17, 2023
Gibson Dunn has established a Child and Forced Labor Risks Global Task Force to help our clients prevent illegal child and forced labor, evaluate their supply chains, and respond to investigations and litigation.
Client Alert | May 17, 2023
Gibson Dunn's Environmental, Social and Governance lawyers provide their update for April 2023.
Client Alert | May 10, 2023
Gibson Dunn lawyers review Los Angeles County's single-use plastics ordinance, which went into effect on May 1 for most restaurants and food facilities in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles.
Client Alert | May 2, 2023
The Los Angeles Business Journal recognized Los Angeles partners Candice Choh and Perlette Jura in its 2023 Women Of Influence: Attorneys list, which honors “the LA area’s most influential women legal professionals” for their “exceptional legal skill and achievement across the full spectrum of responsibility, exemplary leadership as evidenced by the highest professional and ethical standards, and for contributions to the Los Angeles community at large.”
Firm News | April 17, 2023
The IRS and Treasury issued Notice 2023-29, which provides eagerly awaited guidance for developers and investors seeking to qualify energy projects for the energy community bonus credit available under sections 45, 45Y, 48, and 48E.
Client Alert | April 12, 2023
We are pleased to provide you with Gibson Dunn’s ESG monthly updates for March 2023. This month our update covers the following key developments. Please click on the blue links below for further details.
Client Alert | April 6, 2023