Clayton Utz accelerates ESG work with ChatGPT

AI technologies are set to have a massive impact on a number of sectors — including law and ESG — which has...

21 February 2023

By Lauren Croft

Law students ‘expect sustainability to be reflected in university curriculums’

Universities across Australia discussed the importance of environmentally sustainable campuses and curriculums for the...

07 November 2022

By Jess Feyder

How should lawyers respond to regulatory crackdowns on greenwashing?

Following the ACCC’s announcement about plans to target greenwashing this year, Lawyers Weekly spoke with a lawyer...

26 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

‘Gas companies: take notice’: Traditional owner wins legal challenge against Santos’ project

The Federal Court of Australia has invalidated Santos’ approval to drill for gas in the sea north of the Tiwi...

26 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Atlassian to develop new $1.4bn Sydney headquarters

Atlassian has been advised on the partial sell down, development and lease of its $1.4 billion Sydney...

19 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

4-day working week may benefit the climate

Reducing working hours to a four-day week could have a potentially significant impact on the environment and, more...

08 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

Importance of awareness-building for ESG

We’re just starting to learn how pervasive awareness needs to be throughout the culture regarding environmental,...

08 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

With increased accountability for ESG, how can lawyers best advise clients?

Sarah Mentasti and Kim Middleton from Marque Lawyers have discussed the rise of corporate accountability in the...

06 September 2022

By Jess Feyder

HSF office switches to 100% renewable energy

The Herbert Smith Freehills Sydney office has made a further commitment to its net zero goals — and has switched to...

11 August 2022

By Lauren Croft

EPBC Act in need of reform, says Law Council

The Law Council of Australia (LCA) has called for a review of the EPBC Act, after the Honourable Tanya Plibersek MP...

22 July 2022

By Jess Feyder

BigLaw firm takes part in Clean Up Australia Day

Lander & Rogers has taken part in Clean Up Australia Day, in a move the firm said is part of its commitment to...

14 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Why environment concerns are lawyers’ top voting consideration

New research from Momentum Intelligence has revealed that those in the legal profession rank climate change as a higher...

11 March 2022

By Lauren Croft

Firms must better support clients’ climate risk journeys

Law firms should be prepared to answer questions from their clients about sustainability and ESG issues, argued one DLA...

12 November 2021

By Lauren Croft

New report paves way for positive sustainability impact

Institutional investors will likely be required to use their power and influence to generate a positive sustainability...

26 July 2021

By Lauren Croft