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Climate change: succeed in a net-zero future
The risks associated with climate change go way beyond the purely environmental.In our climate change briefing we consider at a high level the political, …
Future Cities Series: The workplace of a post-pandemic world
The pandemic has delivered a shock to the modern workplace, remaking the office in a flash. Will change endure?During the Covid-19 pandemic, many …
Future Cities Series: Tech-driven supply chains to help shape future cities
With Covid-19 disrupting trade flows, we assess the importance of resilient supply chains to future citiesThe criticality of global supply chains to not …
Future Cities Series: Change in direction or full speed ahead for the transport industry?
Technology and green concerns were already reshaping metropolitan transport. The pandemic will accelerate the process.Modern transport has allowed us to …
Future Cities Series: How planning and zoning rules can drive post-Covid development
The evolution of cities has long been defined by threats and crisis. Covid-19 will be no exception.The Covid-19 pandemic has spread rapidly in densely …
Future Cities Series: Emissions down in lockdown – how can we lock-in the climate gains?
As emissions plunge during lockdowns, how can modern cities bank lasting environmental gains?We are well into the pandemic and lockdown in many regions, …
Future Cities Series: Post-Covid hubs will need a huge wave of sustainable infra investment
Reprioritisation, resilience and recycling will define cities' infrastructure post-pandemic. Getting there needs a plan.In response to Covid-19 …
Mandatory human rights due diligence on the cards in the US?
On July 10, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services opened debate on the discussion draft of a bill that would require …
Political intervention in M&A - Is the tide turning?
Political intervention in cross-border acquisitions is on the increase globally, against a back-drop of protectionist rhetoric in some countries: the …
Potential Sanctions Imposition Pursuant to US Administration's Announced New Strategy on Iran
President Trump has repeatedly criticised the ‘Iran deal’, referring to it as an ‘embarrassment’ for the United States. On 13 October 2017, he laid out …
Qatari diplomatic ties severed – Implications for business
Middle Eastern neighbours have cut diplomatic ties and transport links with Qatar. How will business be hit?On Monday 5 June 2017, Saudi Arabia, the …
Inside Construction and Infrastructure
Inside Construction and Infra is Herbert Smith Freehills' magazine for those involved in designing, procuring, building, owning or operating fixed …
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