Sustainable Finance & Investment

At Reagan Blankfein Gates Legal Practitioners (RBGLP), we provide cutting-edge legal support to empower our clients to succeed in the dynamic and rapidly evolving sustainable finance and investment landscape. Leveraging our deep expertise and global reach, we enable clients to achieve their commercial goals while aligning with global sustainability commitments.

Mission Statement

RBGLP’s Sustainable Finance & Investment practice unites multidisciplinary expertise to deliver innovative, market-leading legal solutions. We help our clients navigate challenges, seize emerging opportunities, and stay ahead in this transformative sector.

The Issue

As the global focus on sustainable development intensifies, the role of finance and investment in achieving climate and sustainability goals has never been more critical. Instruments like the Paris Agreement, the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), and national net-zero commitments have established frameworks to address pressing environmental and social issues.

For our clients, this means a dual mandate:

1. Develop and offer products and services that drive sustainable development.
2. Navigate the complex and evolving regulatory landscape while achieving financial success.

This requires sophisticated legal advice, particularly as the sector becomes increasingly governed by both voluntary and mandatory regulatory regimes.

What We Do

RBGLP is uniquely positioned to support clients operating in diverse jurisdictions and cultures. Our expertise ensures clients are equipped to handle complex regulatory environments, political uncertainties, and sector-specific challenges.

Comprehensive Services

Our practice integrates sustainability into all aspects of finance and investment, offering:

• Strategic ESG Advice: Assisting clients with ESG investment policies, sustainability strategies, reporting, and ensuring alignment with overarching corporate goals.
• Regulatory Navigation: Guiding clients through the evolving regulatory frameworks governing sustainable finance, including those in Zambia and across Africa.
• Investment Fund Expertise: Establishing and structuring sustainable investment funds, impact funds, and hybrid financial instruments tailored to client objectives.
• Risk Management: Advising on disputes, greenwashing risks, misrepresentation issues, regulatory enforcement, and competition-related concerns.
• Network Integration: Connecting clients to foundations, organisations, and enterprises within RBGLP’s extensive network to amplify impact and foster collaboration.

Specialised Focus Areas

• Disclosure Compliance: Helping clients meet disclosure requirements, such as value chain reporting and materiality assessments, under both local and international sustainability frameworks.
• Product Innovation: Supporting clients in creating and marketing financial instruments aligned with sustainability goals, including green bonds, social impact loans, and other ESG-linked products.

Our Impact

At RBGLP, we have a proven track record of empowering clients to achieve their sustainable finance goals. Our representative experience includes:

• Advising clients on compliance with sustainability disclosure frameworks, including drafting comprehensive ESG disclosures and value chain assessments.
• Assisting leading financial institutions in structuring and launching impact-driven investment funds.
• Mitigating greenwashing risks by providing robust regulatory and compliance advice, ensuring ethical and transparent client engagements.

Why Choose RBGLP?

Our Sustainable Finance & Investment team offers more than just legal advice; we provide a partnership that combines insight, foresight, and innovation. Whether you are navigating complex regulatory frameworks, addressing stakeholder demands, or pioneering sustainable investment products, RBGLP is your trusted partner in creating impactful solutions that drive lasting change.

Let us help you lead the charge towards a more sustainable and equitable future.