The SCCC Legal Chapter is addressing current legal topics in an one-hour webinar followed by Q&A on a regular basis.
The Legal Chapter addresses in its September session the question "Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Investments vs. Corporate Social Credit System – How New Governance Models Impact Businesses in Switzerland and in China" with three experts from Kellerhals Carrard, namely Sabine Neuhaus, Thierry Barbey and David Suter.
Investments made on the basis of ESG-criteria are
an attempt to influence businesses in a certain way. Drawing on his expertise
in investments especially in the Start-up sector, Thierry Barbey will present
the state of ESG investments in Switzerland and their legal foundations.
Sabine Neuhaus will focus on China to contrast ESG investments with the recently-emerged Corporate Social Responsibility System (CSCS). The potential of CSCS as a governance tool has caught the attention, and the concerns, of foreign investors. Sabine Neuhaus will explain the key mechanisms of the CSCS and show that certain aspects of CSCS compliance and ESG investments in China overlap.
David Suter will then compare CSCS-governance with governance through ESG investments. He will shed light on the question of how businesses may respond to these governance models by suggesting that such responses should be based on a sound understanding of "governance" in each system as such and then be tailored to the specific environment.
Download HERE the webinar presentation.
Sabine Neuhaus
Associate, Kellerhals Carrard
Based in the Shanghai office, Sabine Neuhaus advises clients primarily in the areas of cross-border M&A, PE investments, corporate law, Joint Ventures and other contractual matters in Switzerland and in China. She also has extensive knowledge in international arbitration and has been involved in arbitration proceedings in the construction sector, contract and post-M&A disputes. Sabine Neuhaus is a Board Member of SwissCham Shanghai (Co-Head Legal Committee, Vice-Chair SME Committee) and Vice President of the Moot Alumni Association.
Thierry Barbey
Partner, Kellerhals Carrard
Based in Kellerhals Carrard's Zurich Office he has been advising founders, startups and investors for many years in connection with venture capital transactions, employee participation programs and exits (M&A). Thierry is co-founder of his own startup and regular speaker in the area of venture capital. He is further an experienced advisor for companies and individuals in general matters of corporate, contract, intellectual property and competition law. During his two years’ stay in Hong Kong, he got his LL.M. in Intellectual Property/Information Technology Law.
David Suter
Associate, Kellerhals Carrard
Based in Zurich, David Suter's working areas cover national and international litigation and arbitration. As an accredited member of the specialists’ unit of the SRO/SLV, he is experienced in the implementation of AML due diligence obligations. He also advises clients in contractual matters, particularly in the areas of intellectual property. David Suter stayed in China on various occasions and actively follows PRC legal developments.
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