This 2023 legal opinion, in partnership with Chapman Tripp, seeks to provide clarity and direction on the legal duties of New Zealand Directors to manage natural capital related risk.

The latest legal opinion, in partnership with Chapman Tripp, was delivered late 2021 for Trustees – specifically seeking advice as to the legal duties of New Zealand trustees to manage climate change related risk to trust investments.

Managing Climate Risk in New Zealand in 2020 - A Toolkit for Directors

In order to focus board directors, fund managers and trustees on the importance of this issue for New Zealand companies and managed funds, we have engaged Circle member, Chapman Tripp, to provide a legal advisory opinion.