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ESG SERVICES

ESG services

Environmental, Social and Governance considerations shape business strategy and regulatory expectations. We provide holistic, cross-disciplinary advice to help clients comply, mitigate greenwashing risk and capitalise on sustainable finance opportunities.

ESG and sustainable finance advisory

Why Our ESG Team

We help clients navigate regulatory change, reduce greenwashing risk and structure sustainable finance transactions backed by legal rigour.

Cross-disciplinary team

Market-leading experts combining regulatory, transactional and litigation capabilities across ESG topics.

Practical compliance

We translate regulatory developments into pragmatic policies, processes and documentation.

Our clients

Our cross-disciplinary team provides holistic advice to sponsors, asset managers, investors and corporates across all business sectors.

Our services

This new and constantly evolving ESG landscape involves risks and opportunities. We assist on matters such as:

Advice on the evolving ESG legal and regulatory landscape

Greenwashing risk analysis and defence strategies

Regulatory compliance and filings relating to sustainability rules

ESG-related litigation and dispute prevention

Support on sustainable finance transactions and green bonds

Cross-disciplinary ESG governance and reporting advice

Assistance with marketing and investor communications to reduce greenwashing exposure

Greenwashing claims pose a significant risk to businesses in terms of regulatory enforcement and ESG litigation as well as reputational harm. We can help you navigate the complex rules and stay abreast of market developments and regulatory expectations.

For more information regarding ESG services in asset management, refer to our dedicated page:

ESG & Sustainable Finance in Asset Management

Latest insights & Work Highlights

Simplifying sustainability reporting: voluntary sustainability reporting standard for SMEs (VSME) — Posted 31.07.2025

New EU State Aid Framework to Boost Industrial Decarbonisation and Clean Tech Investment: what to know — Posted 07.07.2025

2025 Cross-Border Distribution Conference: Seizing new opportunities for growth — Posted 14.05.2025

We advise clients on regulatory change, sustainable transactions and litigation prevention to reduce legal and reputational risk.

TESTIMONIALS

What Others Say About Us

Recognition for international capability and ESG expertise.

The team at Etude Breininger handles complex matters involving multijurisdictional structures and understands the issues involved.

Client testimonial

Client

Etude Breininger has excellent capabilities to handle international matters and is adaptive in cross-border scenarios.

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Need ESG Advice?

Contact our ESG team for regulatory, transactional and reputational risk support.