A tempest of change: impact of climate-related litigation and regulation

In this article – “A tempest of change: impact of climate-related litigation and regulation” – we discuss the rising trend of climate litigation in Canada and around the world involving both corporations and governments, ESG legislation and regulation, greenwashing claims, evolving disclosure requirements and the impacts on corporations and their boards.This article is authored by Jennifer Fairfax, a partner and Chair of Osler’s Environmental Disputes, Investigations and Enforcement team; Lawrence Ritchie, a partner and Chair of the Risk Management and Crisis Response team; John Valley, partner and Chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance team; Andrew MacDougall, a partner on the Corporate Governance team; and Ankita Gupta, an associate in the Litigation group.Osler Legal Outlook is brought to you by Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP. Osler is a leading, national law firm with a singular focus – your business. We advise clients on an array of domestic and cross-border legal issues, drawing on the expertise of over 550 lawyers to provide the answers you need, when you need them.Osler Legal Outlook provides general information only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice. Specific advice should be sought in connection with your circumstances.For more information about Osler, please visit our website at osler.com. For the full Osler Legal Outlook, please visit www.legaloutlook.ca.