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Latest developments in the UK
Meg Lee and Neil Pearson, Head of ESG and Social Value at UK firm Mills & Reeve, discuss the latest ESG developments in the UK. They provide insights into two pivotal court cases, one involving a case against the UK Government, and the other case involving an environmental group against the directors of Shell, and possible implications for companies and boards.
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Meg Lee
Partner & ESG Co-Lead
Meg has over 20 years' experience as a property & projects lawyer, specialising in planning and environment law.
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