Clifford Chance

Climate change disputes: A summary of developments and drivers

31 October 2019

Climate change has been dominating the public debate for some time now. The increasing number of lawsuits underlines that legal risks relating to climate change are increasing for companies acting in the oil, gas, energy and even the financial sector. This newsletter provides an overview on the developments and drivers in the field of climate change disputes. It highlights which legal challenges companies face due to the impact of climate change on the society in general and the business operations in particular.

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