We provide sophisticated and practical advice to asset managers across the U.S., Europe, Asia and other jurisdictions on ESG matters. Our long history representing leading asset managers on cutting edge and business-critical matters in the major global markets means that we are well positioned to help our clients navigate the complexities of the rapidly evolving ESG market and multiple regulatory frameworks.
ESG investing is a growing and rapidly developing priority for investors, asset managers, portfolio companies and, increasingly, regulators. Investors’ consideration of the social and environmental impact of their investment activities is transforming the proposition offered by many asset managers and the ways in which they operate that both includes and transcends regulatory considerations. Emerging ESG trends and issues also affect the way that asset managers think about investment objectives, methodologies, processes, performance and disclosure. Understanding legal, regulatory, market and business considerations and requirements that apply to ESG is crucial for not just legal and compliance professionals but also investment professionals and other business personnel.
Dechert’s Financial Services team in the U.S., Europe and Asia monitors for and provides actionable advice related to legal, regulatory, enforcement, market, business and other ESG trends and developments in jurisdictions around the world. We maintain close connections with regulators, industry trade groups and standard setters in these major markets and focus not just on current rules, standards and practices but also the direction in which these are heading. As a result, Dechert is well positioned to help asset managers and other financial services industry participants to anticipate and respond to emerging ESG trends and developments in a comprehensive and cost-effective manner.
ESG investing is a growing and rapidly developing priority for investors, asset managers, portfolio companies and, increasingly, regulators. Investors’ consideration of the social and environmental impact of their investment activities is transforming the proposition offered by many asset managers and the ways in which they operate that both includes and transcends regulatory considerations. Emerging ESG trends and issues also affect the way that asset managers think about investment objectives, methodologies, processes, performance and disclosure. Understanding legal, regulatory, market and business considerations and requirements that apply to ESG is crucial for not just legal and compliance professionals but also investment professionals and other business personnel.
Dechert’s Financial Services team in the U.S., Europe and Asia monitors for and provides actionable advice related to legal, regulatory, enforcement, market, business and other ESG trends and developments in jurisdictions around the world. We maintain close connections with regulators, industry trade groups and standard setters in these major markets and focus not just on current rules, standards and practices but also the direction in which these are heading. As a result, Dechert is well positioned to help asset managers and other financial services industry participants to anticipate and respond to emerging ESG trends and developments in a comprehensive and cost-effective manner.
How Can Dechert Help Fund and Asset Managers Considering ESG?
We provide clients with solutions-oriented legal, regulatory, and business advice on a wide variety of ESG-related matters, including:
- Understanding and navigating the evolving ESG and sustainability-related regulatory landscape and requirements (in the U.S., Europe and Asia)
- Forming ESG funds and other investment products.
- Integrating ESG considerations and ratings, criteria and standards into existing products and strategies.
- Responding to ESG-related regulatory inquiries and assisting with ESG-related regulatory examinations.
- Negotiating side letters to address investors’ ESG considerations.
- Drafting ESG disclosures, compliance programs, screening questionnaires and responses to due diligence inquiries.
- Helping design ESG-related policies and procedures, including those related to proxy voting.
- Helping design ESG-related investment oversight and governance policies and controls.
- Understanding and implementing ESG screening.
- Addressing specific sustainability and ESG topics that arise in the private equity context.
- Addressing fiduciary and other considerations, including with regard to retirement and pension plan assets.
How Can Dechert Help Fund and Asset Managers Considering ESG?
We provide clients with solutions-oriented legal, regulatory, and business advice on a wide variety of ESG-related matters, including:
- Understanding and navigating the evolving ESG and sustainability-related regulatory landscape and requirements (in the U.S., Europe and Asia)
- Forming ESG ...Continue Reading
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