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Scottish independence remains very much a live issue, as First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, continues to push for a second referendum, but the prospect of possible independence raises a host of legal issues.

The European Commission has published a proposal for a Regulation on a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to deal with the long-standing problem of 'carbon leakage' that impedes the EU's decarbonisation plans. In this briefing we answer 10 key questions about the proposal.

At a recent Clifford Chance event, a panel of experts discussed nature-based solutions and the crucial role nature plays in combating climate change and sustaining national economies, as well as examining how state and private sector nature-based solutions could be financed.

Activist shareholders and NGOs targeting governments and businesses in relation to climate change are increasingly turning to litigation.

In this briefing we explore the different approaches being taken by central banks globally to digital currencies, including the digital euro, renminbi and dollar, the legal implications and the consequences for businesses.

This publication assess the impact of the new Act on a wide variety of investments and financing transactions.