Sustainability and Investment in Africa: Managing the Risk of ESG Disputes

Speakers

• Chair: Tracey Stretton, Managing Director, Forensic & Litigation Consulting, FTI Consulting
• Rashida Abdulai, Senior Associate, DLA Piper
• Nicola Cobb, Senior Managing Director, FTI Consulting
• Jamie Curle, Partner, DLA Piper
• Adam Heppinstall KC, Henderson Chambers

• Spaces: 90
• Venue: FTI Consulting, 200 Aldersgate Street, London, EC1A 4HD

What this session will cover

An expert panel examines the rise of ESG-related disputes in Africa and discusses strategies for managing risks, investment protection, and parent company liability in the context of sustainable investment.

Note: Registration and refreshments available from 8:30 am. The discussion will start promptly at 9:00 am.

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) disputes are on the rise globally, and Africa is no exception.

With increasing legal and regulatory interventions to promote ESG, businesses and other organisations face new risks that they need to navigate in their operations and contractual relationships.

Join us for an insightful exploration of the key challenges and risk mitigation strategies for sustainable investment in Africa.

Expect lively discussion of:

• Current trends in ESG-related disputes in Africa
• The rise of parent company liability issues
• Navigating the evolving ESG legal and regulatory landscape
• Effective strategies for mitigating and resolving ESG-related disputes
• Expectations for ESG-related disputes in 2025 and beyond

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of this rapidly changing legal landscape and better equip yourself for the challenges and opportunities presented by the transition to more sustainable investments in Africa.