Thursday 7 November 2024, 09:00–11:00 CET | Online (Zoom)
— Topic
This webinar examined the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), its relationship with other legal instruments, and the practical implications of ESG developments for European lawyers. It addressed how CSDDD developments may inform legal practice and ESG-related client advice, the evolving social responsibility of lawyers and law firms, and the ethical implications of ESG obligations for lawyers and their clients.
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— Expert speakers from across Europe
The session brought together representatives of the European Commission and experienced members of the legal profession, including:
- Ralf Sauer, Deputy Head of Unit, Company Law, DG Justice and Consumers, European Commission
- Jean-Marc Gollier, Chair of the CCBE Environment and Climate Change Committee
- Alix-Frank Thomasser, former Chair of the CCBE Corporate Social Responsibility Committee
- Andrew Walker KC, Vice-Chair of the CCBE Deontology Committee
— Replay of the webinar
