ESG litigation is a rising trend – and one only expected to continue – as more focus is placed on ESG-related issues. But with significant legal and financial ramifications for getting it wrong when responding to these considerations, it’s crucial to take a proactive approach to managing your E, S and G to prevent any potential areas of exposure.
We’ve compiled a three-part series of videos to focus on some of the trends we’re seeing around ESG litigation, and the novel ways claimants are using pre-existing laws and mechanisms to bring about action.
In this first video, commercial litigation partner Sean Adams, discusses one such mechanism – the derivative claim. He delves into what ‘derivative actions’ are, how they work and key points for companies to consider in protecting themselves from and responding to such claims.
