ESG and Sustainability

We work with companies across all sectors, providing practical, legal and strategic advice on development and implementation of sustainability strategies, promoting responsible business practices, mitigating risks, and enhancing the companies’ reputation.

Our ESG and sustainability team is well-versed in the latest regulations and reporting framework, which together with the profound understanding of our clients’ business allows us to help clients establish ESG practices in all aspects of their business, as well as to foresee the legal implications. For example, this applies across agreements with various stakeholders, employment, M&A, regulatory and compliance matters, and more.

Employment law

Our comprehensive employment law advice in the context of sustainability encompasses individuals within the organization as well as the company’s customers and other external stakeholders, including suppliers and other relevant parties with whom the company has relationships.​

In a broader context, employment law provides an integrated compliance framework that spans the entire value chain of the company and addresses activities related to human rights and other material aspects of the social elements of our clients’ business and sustainable business development.​​

Our employment law advice covers all facets of sustainable workplace and value chain policies.​

Related areas of expertise: Employment, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution

Sustainable supply chains

Managing supply chain risks is critical for our clients and their suppliers, particularly in areas such as employment, contract, and corporate law. We ensure that our clients’ supply chain practices are compliant, sustainable, forward-looking, and aligned with their strategic sustainability goals.​

​Our comprehensive legal advice covers the legal aspects of private and public sector contracts and guides our clients in implementing sustainable practices that promote ethical business and support sustainable development throughout their supply chains.​

Related areas of expertise: Employment, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution

Compliance framework

We help our clients in creating of a compliance framework where sustainability is not just a policy, but a driver of sustainable business and competitiveness. With our legal guidance, clients can confidently navigate the complexities of sustainability regulation and ensure that their business practices are sustainable, ethical, and competitive.​

By incorporating ESG into contracts such as the Code of Conduct and the Supplier Code of Conduct it is possible to implement ESG policies for our clients’ employees, management and stakeholders throughout the entire value chain.​

The core value of this compliance framework is to ensure compliance with contracts and ESG policies, thereby supporting our clients’ sustainable business strategy and the implementation of sustainability initiatives.​

Our legal advice on compliance frameworks is comprehensive. We cover all aspects of the rules, procedures, and ESG policies that our clients may need for practical sustainability work with their internal and external stakeholders.

Related areas of expertise: Employment, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement

ESG in M&A

ESG principles as part of the M&A process influence the success and valuation of M&A transactions and provide long-term risk management benefits, such as future innovation and sustainable investment.​

From the buyer’s perspective, the ESG compliance of the target is important, and the buyer may not be able to obtain the necessary financing if the target is not ESG compliant. From the seller’s perspective, neglecting ESG issues can, in certain circumstances, result in the cancellation of a planned transaction or affect the transaction price.​

Accordingly, ESG principles and compliance are assessed during due diligence as a standalone section and within other processes.​

Our legal advice on ESG in M&A includes ESG due diligence in the M&A process for our clients, adding value to sustainable investment, sustainable growth and ESG resilience.​

Related areas of expertise: Employment, Commercial, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Public Procurement

ESG and AI

The integration of AI, for example in the collection, analysis and use of ESG data for sustainability reporting, M&A and business development, is becoming an integral part of corporate sustainability activities where appropriate. ​​

However, the use of AI in ESG initiatives raises several important issues, particularly in relation to intellectual property rights, GDPR compliance and the environmental impact of AI technologies. In addition, the use of AI in governance and employment law also raises its own challenges, such as the discriminatory nature of AI. ​​

Our legal advice on ESG in AI includes a deep understanding of AI law and regulatory compliance, providing our clients with comprehensive guidance. We also provide expert legal advice on intellectual property rights, and the data processing within AI systems.​

Related areas of expertise: AI Law, Data Protection, Intellectual Property, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

Renewable energy

​Achieving the goals of renewable energy projects requires a comprehensive understanding of sustainable investment flows in compliance with applicable regulations. These projects are long-term in nature and are carefully designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and minimize environmental impact, while taking advantage of future technological advances.​

Our legal advice to clients in the renewable energy sector includes expert legal guidance on all facets of renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle. We are committed to advancing the transition to clean energy in accordance with rapidly evolving standards and regulations.​

Related areas of expertise: Energy, Commercial, Corporate and M&A

Sustainable built environment

Magnusson Finland is a proud member of the Finnish Green Building Association (FIGBC) and actively promotes the legal dimensions of sustainable built environments to our clients through our dedicated team of real estate and construction lawyers.​

Our legal expertise covers the entire value chain and life cycle of sustainable real estate and construction projects, ensuring comprehensive legal support from inception to completion.​

​As an integral driver in the transition to sustainable built environments, our legal advice encompasses both current and future regulatory challenges within the real estate and construction industry, addressing all aspects of environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations.

Related areas of expertise: Real Estate, Construction and Infrastructure, Energy, Commercial, Corporate and M&A