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“Green revolution”? Solicitors’ duties in the light of risks relating to climate change

12 January 2025 / Author(s): Edward Cumming KC , James Fennemore
Issue: January 2025 / Categories: Feature

In this article the authors consider the impact on solicitors engaged in banking and finance transactions of the Law Society’s recent Guidance on the Impact of Climate Change on Solicitors. How is growing awareness of the potential risks associated with climate change affecting the nature and content of solicitors’ duties – and potential liabilities – to their clients?

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