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HSF names new ESG global leadership team
Global firm Herbert Smith Freehills has a new-look leadership team for its environmental, social and governance (ESG) practice.
Jerome Doraisamy
The restructured team has been assembled, the firm said, to help meet client demand and build on the firm’s 30 years of experience advising in this area.
Included in the leadership team is Australian-based governance expert Timothy Stutt (pictured), who is joined by London-based energy partner Silke Goldberg, responsible investment specialist Rebecca Perlman for the UK, the US and EMEA, and business and human rights specialist Antony Crockett in Asia.
“ESG is no longer a buzzword, but is critical to everyone’s future,” said HSF chief executive Justin D'Agostino.
“In business, a welcome seismic shift is underway in ESG awareness, regulation and enforcement that affects every company, investor and lender, and we need to support them.
“In forming the new ESG leadership team, we wanted our knowledgeable and ambitious young leaders to take charge, fully backed by the firm’s management team.
“Each of these leaders has deep experience in ESG and individual specialist expertise; they reflect our track record in this area, and will build the practice for the future with our clients.”
“The new structure delivers all of the firm’s expertise in this area to our clients through a dedicated team of cross disciplinary specialists,” said Ms Goldberg. “It breaks down traditional law firm structures to better mobilise our skills across disciplines, particularly for global clients.”
“As a firm, we’ve taken big steps this year to accelerate our own approach in this area too,” Mr D'Agostino concluded.
“Matching this emphasis in our legal advisory work is complementary and will benefit the firm and clients alike.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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