Active Super fined $10.5m for greenwashing

The Federal Court has penalised Australian superannuation fund Active Super $10.5 million for misleading conduct about...

18 March 2025

By Jerome Doraisamy

Environmental lawyers lodge greenwashing complaint against Qantas

The Environmental Defenders Office has asked the ACCC to investigate the national carrier for alleged greenwashing over...

17 October 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lawyers, cash cows, and ESG

The ESG sector is increasingly becoming a hotbed of opportunity for consultants, advisory and technology, driven by the...

15 August 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

The rise of ‘sophisticated’, ‘dedicated’ and ‘formalised’ pro bono practices

As the amount of pro bono work within the profession increases amid rising inflation and growing ESG concerns, more...

17 July 2024

By Lauren Croft

Make digital ESG reporting mandatory, say PwC and Deloitte partners

Climate-related financial disclosures are driving the majority of ESG practitioners to speed up their digital...

28 May 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Clients ‘craving solutions’ in fast-growing area of ESG

In a recent conversation with Lawyers Weekly, Hamilton Locke’s head of ESG, Michael Tooma, reflected on the rapidly...

02 April 2024

By Lauren Croft

Courts unlikely to ‘rubber-stamp’ greenwashing allegations from regulators

With three companies currently facing civil penalty actions brought by ASIC for alleged greenwashing, recent judicial...

21 March 2024

By Lauren Croft

The importance of ‘open and honest relationships’ in-house

In 2024, communication skills and having a deep understanding of their organisation will remain vital for in-house...

06 February 2024

By Lauren Croft

Climate reporting reforms legislation released

The government has released draft legislation for its climate-related financial disclosure reforms, which includes...

16 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Legal teams have ‘essential role’ in achieving ESG targets

The general counsel of a multinational consumer packaged goods company has provided pivotal insight into the role legal...

02 January 2024

By Jerome Doraisamy

Navigating ESG: How law departments can evolve to meet the challenges

Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives have become a focal point for businesses, with legal teams...

21 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hamilton Locke takes team of 11 from Clyde & Co

National law firm Hamilton Locke had appointed two partners from global rival Clyde & Co (including its former...

07 November 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Lander & Rogers commits to net zero by 2030

National law firm Lander & Rogers has signed up to the Science Based Targets initiative in order to achieve net...

03 October 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

‘Without the right policies, we risk missing out on this generational opportunity’

Australia’s critical minerals industry requires more than just ambition and reliance on Australia’s historical...

08 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

MinterEllison appoints new ESG partner

National law firm MinterEllison has hired an experienced energy and ESG executive as its newest partner, as the firm...

08 August 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

ASIC launches Federal Court proceedings against Vanguard following alleged greenwashing

ASIC has continued its crackdown on greenwashing, launching another case against an investment fund following alleged...

25 July 2023

By Lauren Croft

Reputational risk, including on the Voice, essential in ESG considerations

When it comes to determining company stances on hot-button issues, law departments have to ensure that the broader...

13 June 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy

Hicksons’ managing partner on the firm’s biggest challenges

Legal tech, ESG and the war for talent are a few key trends this managing partner is keeping abreast of this...

12 June 2023

By Lauren Croft

Is AI driving ESG?

As environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations continue to grow, amid new renewable energy and climate...

31 May 2023

By Lauren Croft

5 trends for law departments to be across right now

From greenwashing to generative AI, there are five key trends that in-house legal professionals must ensure they are on...

11 April 2023

By Jerome Doraisamy