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Given the multi-jurisdictional operations of many businesses, environmental and natural resources issues are rarely confined to a single country - they affect many countries around the world. Developed and developing countries are changing their environmental regimes to address anthropogenic impacts on the air, land, water, and public health.

Hence, governments, NGOs and the general public are exerting pressure on companies to change the way they do business, requiring them to be mindful of their impact on the Earth’s limited resources and environment. While such pressures can complicate matters, it also provides an opportunity for businesses to engage these and other stakeholders .To meet these expectations, businesses need capable lawyers experienced in environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Let our lawyers be your guide in navigating through this dynamic landscape.

At Dentons Rodyk, we will work together with you in formulating a plan to meet the standards set by your stakeholders. Let us help you understand how international public environmental law, waste and EPR related matters, and leadership hierarchies may impact your legal obligations and protections. Should the need arise, we are more than ready to address major events swiftly by conducting investigations and handling civil litigations.

As environmental and natural resources issues are regional and global in nature, you can rely on our global presence to support your business’ needs. When you work with us, you will be instantly connected to the Dentons environment - a global network of lawyers experienced in international and regional regulations.

Experience

Engie: Conducted legal diligence to scope out the I-REC regulatory environment in Singapore
Gram Oorja: Advising Gram Oorja, a solar projects implementation company as they raise USD 2 million – 10 million through the Asian Development Bank’s PFAN system. Project is already in the pipeline and has been shortlisted to presented to investors
Indian Green Bond Council: Drafted the background document (FAQs) to accompany SEBI’s Disclosure Requirements for Green Debt Securities
A Singapore Healthcare Group: Conducted a presentation on Singapore’s Resource Sustainability Act of 2019 to understand how it would impact the Group
Environment and human health related product advertising: Advised ACCO on Indian and Singapore law to check their product against allowable environmental claims and human health linkages.
Logos Property: advising with the drafting of risk management practices and guidelines in accordance with Singapore law including environmental and property related concerns. Also advised on several Singapore law issues in relation to the handling of complaints, investigations and legal actions resulting from workplace safety.
National Environment Authority: Acting as its international legal advisor in relation to the concession agreement entered into as part of its divestment of the Senoko Incinerator Plant.
Government of India: Built a curriculum for the Indian government stakeholders to understand the new international ocean agreement and how it impacts the Indian Ocean Region, India, shipping sector, fisheries and other revenues from marine resources. This project was funded by the Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Foundation (Germany)
Sustainable India Finance Facility: MoU signed between Sustainable India Finance Facility (fund created by UNEP, BNP Paribas and World Agroforestry Center) and law firm offering exclusive end-to-end services for public and private sector clients in the environment and energy space to collaborate on transformative opportunities for forests, biodiversity, energy access and social impact by bridging the gap between the government, private sector and communities
Syndicate of banks: Advising DBS and OCBC in their grant of approximately S$296.25 million green loan club financing to a special purpose joint venture company to finance the acquisition of Grade-A eco-friendly office towers at 7 and 9 Tampines Grande, Singapore.
DBS Bank: Acting in its grant of a S$300 million multi-currency sustainability-linked loan to CapitaLand. The five-year term loan and revolving credit facility is the first and largest sustainability-linked loan in Asia’s real estate sector.
The SPV of a Singapore listed company: Acted for the borrower in its club financing from a syndicate of banks of more than S$300 million for various purposes, including towards the development of an industrial property and working capital requirements of the group across the Asia Pacific region. Part of the facilities are able to be utilised as a green loan financing in line with the Green Loan Principles by the Loan Market Association and the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association and is the first green loan secured by the Singapore-based property developer.
Sunpower Group Ltd: Advising the company, which is listed on the Singapore stock exchange, and which is in the business of designing and manufacturing energy saving and environmental protection products for customers in the petrochemical, steel and transportation industries, on a retainer basis, with respect to a variety of corporate matters, including, without limitation, advising on the recent transfer of convertible bonds issued by the company.
Chew’s Agriculture Pte Ltd: Advising a renowned Singapore farm operator in relation to the build, own and operate (BOO) of a waste-to-energy facility by a service provider listed on SGX in the farm premises to convert organic chicken manure into energy.
Nomadd Desert Solar Solutions: Acted for Nomadd, a spin-out company from KAUST in its Series A and Series B equity fundraising rounds involving investors DSM Venturing and specialist Saudi Arabian construction company CEPCO. Nomadd designs and supplies fully automated, waterless cleaning robots, corresponding software as well as after-sales services to photovoltaic (PV) developers and engineering procurement and construction (EPC) companies.

Recognition

Dentons Rodyk recognised as one of Asia's top ESG law firms by ALB

June 20, 2024

Dentons Rodyk's Environment, Sustainability and Natural Resources practice was established in 2021, after the hiring of climate law specialist Ipshita Chaturvedi, as a focused, stand-alone practice to assist clients in all aspects of the great energy transition. The firm is now an established name for supporting carbon transactions, renewable energy projects, green and transition finance, biodiversity law and supply chain management. Asian Legal Business (ALB) has recognised the firm as one of the top ESG law firms in Asia as a result.

Dentons Rodyk lawyers win big at the Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC

September 12, 2023

Dentons Rodyk is pleased to announce that four of our lawyers have been named as Lawyers of the Year by the Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC.

Insights

Directorship in a shifting ESG landscape

October 28, 2024

Singapore: What does “ESG” (environmental, social and governance) mean for a director? With climate change, directorships are in transition. New legal and financial risks confront businesses, demanding urgent attention.

Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2023

November 10, 2023

Singapore: The Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2023 marks the seventh year of partnership between Dentons Rodyk and Davidson LLP and the Singapore Management University. This year’s Dialogue featured Guest-of-Honour Mr Edwin Tong SC (Minister for Culture, Community and Youth; Second Minister for Law), Professor Dan W. Puchniak (Professor of the SMU Yong Pung How School of Law; Director of Centre for Commercial Law in Asia), Mr Mark Tham (Country Managing Director, Accenture Singapore), Mr Gerald Singham (Global Vice-Chair, ASEAN CEO of Dentons) and Mr Zhulkarnain Abdul Rahim (Co-Head of the Islamic Finance practice and the Family/Matrimonial practice; Member of Parliament).

Addressing forced labour in your supply chains: navigating murky legal regimes, differences in national laws and the complex nature of global supply chains

May 16, 2023

Singapore: In recent years, consumer demand, risk of litigation, sanctions and regulatory changes are forcing companies to address modern slavery in supply chains. Addressing modern slavery in supply chains requires a combination of legal measures, and responsible business practices. When setting up legal safeguards, companies need to focus on legal differences between national laws in various jurisdictions, even for seemingly simple terms like "modern slavery."

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News and Events

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Dentons Rodyk’s Annual Thought Leadership Event Unites Experts to Explore Innovative Finance and Legal Solutions for Climate Action

November 4, 2024

Dentons Rodyk, Singapore’s global law firm, proudly hosted the annual Dentons Rodyk Dialogue 2024, marking its eighth consecutive year of thought leadership excellence, on October 30, 2024.

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Environment and Natural Resources

Environment and Natural Resources

Experience

Recognition

Dentons Rodyk recognised as one of Asia's top ESG law firms by ALB

Dentons Rodyk lawyers win big at the Women in Business Law Awards 2023 APAC