Litigation Notes

European Court of Human Rights finds first violation of Convention rights based on climate change

The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has, for the first time, found a violation of rights under the European Convention on Human Rights in the …

Environmental litigation: Group claims must proceed as "global claims" unless individual claimants' losses tied to specific oil spills

High Court refuses permission for climate change judicial review against the FCA for a second time

The High Court has refused environmental NGO ClientEarth’s application for permission for judicial review of the decision taken by the Financial Conduct …

Climate disputes - Greenwashing dispute risks - International perspectives

Fuelled by the global spread of ESG and climate-related disclosure obligations and coupled with pressures from increasingly ESG-driven stakeholders, …

Climate disputes - ESG disclosure investigations – Are you ready?

Listed companies across various sectors and industries are grappling with how to manage and disclose ESG issues, particularly relating to climate. These …

Supply chain risk: England not appropriate forum for ESG-related claims against Dyson relating to actions of Malaysian manufacturer

Climate disputes – Parent company and supply chain risk

Court of Appeal rejects second major attempt at a climate-related derivative action

In July 2023, the Court of Appeal dismissed an application by members of a pension scheme to bring a derivative action against the directors of the …

Global perspectives on climate disputes – A recent history of shareholder claims

Climate disputes – A 360-degree perspective

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 20: General update

High Court confirms refusal of permission for ClientEarth derivative action against Shell directors