Climate litigation on the rise The 2021 Dutch ruling against Shell (discussed in this blog) lent significant legitimacy to climate activism through litigation – and the number of cases brought against companies to enforce climate protection measures has been rising ever since. In Germany, the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (5 U 15/17) recently held,
Partner Hayley Lund and counsel Frankie Cowl share with Law360 their thoughts on the rapid evolution of the UK’s corporate investigations landscape. As enforcement agencies become increasingly collaborative and active, and technology continues to transform, the article considers why now more than ever it is imperative that organisations take stock and implement measures that seek
Recently established Commercial Courts are creating new litigation opportunities for international businesses operating in Germany. While the Commercial Court in Munich is already operational, the Frankfurt (a.M.) Commercial Court is set to launch shortly. To mark the occasion, judges from the Higher Regional Court of Frankfurt (a.M.) introduced clients and lawyers to the new forums
