Clifford Chance

In this extract from a recent Clifford Chance webinar, we look at the Trump administration's America First Trade Policy and its early-days impact on tariffs, sanctions, export controls, CFIUS and US outbound investment. We also explore the expected impact on businesses, supply chains and enforcement risks.

We look at what's around the corner for sustainable finance and private capital M&A, the direction of travel for sustainability due diligence and reporting and managing ESG litigation risks, as well as the ways in which businesses may practically navigate regulatory uncertainties and increasingly diverging views on ESG.

The re-election of President Trump is having an enormous impact on US policy and regulation. It is complex and the direction of travel is unpredictable. This presents a range of challenges for our clients and we are helping them to adapt to the changing legal landscape.

2025 will see a revitalised M&A market, as deal-makers look beyond recent challenges and uncertainties. A new pro-growth agenda and a stabilising macroeconomic environment are boosting global investor confidence. The market will be led by boardrooms taking strategic action in more favourable market conditions and by private capital.

At COP29, the global community is meeting in the hope of driving critical progress on climate commitments. Against this backdrop, our London Environment Group has launched a new report which explores recent developments concerning the Paris mechanisms and the VCM and makes recommendations for actions that need to be taken if they are to reach their full capabilities.  

Five data privacy legal trends to watch in 2025.