Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland

Discussion of how companies can organize to effectively prepare and respond to increased litigation risks associated with rapid judicial developments, such as the recent landmark judgement by the European Court for Human Rights (“ECtHR”) Verein Klimaseniorinnen Schweiz and Others v. Switzerland and new legal requirements such as the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The panelists will explore key areas, including human rights and environmental due diligence, crisis management, engagement with claimants and their representatives and other communication strategies, essential governance and risk management processes, and the roles of in-house counsel and external advisors.

Speakers

Sandrine Giroux, Partner, Lalive

Valérie Menoud, Partner, Lenz & Staehelin
Ophelia Claude, Partner, Paul Hastings

Stephanie Collins, Senior Associate & Solicitor Advocate, Gibson Dunn
Anna Kirkpatrick, Director of ESG Risk and Disputes, Clifford Chance
George Sharan, Human Rights and Social Impacts Leader, Ikea