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‘Downstream’ CO₂ emissions & causation: Dr Douglas Maxwell analyses the judgments of a divided Supreme Court
The Finch ruling on ‘downstream’ emissions in environmental impact assessments is a seminal judgment by the Supreme Court

Planning permission for oil extraction at Horse Hill, Surrey, must take into account the environmental impact of combustion emissions when the crude oil is refined and burned, the Supreme Court has held in a landmark judgment

KlimaSeniorinnen unpacked: David Lawne, Luke Grimes & Ginevra Bicciolo discuss the first successful climate change case grounded in European Convention rights

The KlimaSeniorinnen case is a landmark judgment in terms of climate litigation by the European Court of Human Rights

Contrary to popular belief, leaving the Energy Charter Treaty will not assist achieving net zero. Timothy Foden & Nessa Salvador explain why
A group of more than 2,000 Swiss women aged above 64 years old have won a landmark case on climate change at the European Court of Human Rights
The International Law Book Facility (ILBF) has revealed the winners of its undergraduate essay competition 2022-23, judged by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd and Lord Carnwath of Notting Hill as well as legal professionals at LexisNexisUK
The Law Society of England and Wales has published an article written by the Commercial product director at Dye & Durham, Tim Champney, on how solicitors can transition into the era of climate risk advice in conveyancing transactions.
Governments & corporations worldwide are facing ever-increasing challenges relating to climate change, as David Greene explains
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

NEWS

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Could the Labour government usher in a new era for digital assets, ask Keith Oliver, head of international, and Amalia Neenan FitzGerald, associate, Peters & Peters, in this week’s NLJ

An extra bit is being added to case citations to show the pecking order of the judges concerned. Former district judge Stephen Gold has the details, in his ‘Civil way’ column in this week’s NLJ

The Labour government’s position on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is not yet clear

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