Disputes and investigations
Misleading sustainability statements, supply chain concerns, and approaches to mitigating climate-related risks are among the key causes of complaints, regulatory 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, our specialist lawyers defend client interests in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, with the Representative Actions legislation paving the way for collective claims relating to sustainability matters.
Experience
-
A leading online marketplace
on ongoing compliance issues relating to product recalls, product safety, and ESG-related matters.
-
M&A transactions
assist with due diligence reviews of customer terms of service and other consumer issues.
-
A healthcare 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.
