Disputes and investigations

Greenwashing claims, supply chain concerns and product recalls are some of the key causes of complaints, investigations and cases facing businesses.

As consumers and regulators demand more transparency and accountability from businesses, our expert lawyers are on hand. They help our clients to understand and mitigate the regulatory, reputational and financial risks involved.

When needed, we defend client interests in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings. As arbitration increasingly becomes the preferred mechanism for resolving ESG-related disputes, our arbitration specialists are on hand to advise our clients.

Experience

  • A leading online marketplace

    on ongoing compliance issues relating to product recalls, product safety and ESG-related matters.

  • Due diligence reviews

    of customer terms of service and other consumer issues for M&A transactions.

  • A health care provider

    on all aspects of its advertising and marketing campaigns, including greenwashing claims, comparative advertising and price reduction announcements.

  • An online marketplace

    in relation to its sustainability accreditations, and related imagery and substantiation.

  • A global fashion retailer

    in relation to environmental claims associated with its more sustainably sourced products, including on related regulatory enforcement risk.

  • A large utility

    on environmental claims in its sustainability statement.