Robert N. Freedman with Shearman & Sterling to Speak at The Knowledge Group's Event
This event is scheduled for July 26, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (ET).
- New York, NY (1888PressRelease) July 24, 2017 - The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Robert N. Freedman, Partner, Shearman & Sterling will speak at The Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Green Bonds: Trends & Updates in 2017 LIVE Webcast.”
For further details, please visit:
https://theknowledgegroup.org/event-homepage/?event_id=2556
About Robert N. Freedman
Robert Freedman co-heads the Firm’s global Sustainable Development and Energy groups, and his practice focuses on finance and development, asset acquisitions and dispositions, and complex work-outs and restructurings of infrastructure assets, including renewables and sustainable development. His exposure with green bond transactions including the financings of: numerous solar power projects such as the Alamo 5 and Alamo 7 projects in Texas and a portfolio of projects owned by ConEd Development in California; LS Power’s Seneca Hydro Project in Pennsylvania; and Sempra Energy’s Broken Bow II wind power project in Nebraska. Robert is recognized as a “highly respected” and a leading lawyer in project finance publications, and widely quoted in news publications on matters relating to renewables and other infrastructure sectors.
About Shearman & Sterling
Established in 1873, Shearman & Sterling LLP is a preeminent law firm with a broad-based reputation for excellence. The Firm has approximately 850 lawyers in 20 offices. Our excellence and outstanding level of client service is widely recognized both domestically and internationally. For years, we have been praised by Chambers Global, Legal 500, The American Lawyer, Law360, and the Financial Times. We believe this recognition underscores our commitment to providing the full spectrum of service that matters most to our clients in achieving their goals. In 2016, the Firm made headlines in the green bonds market. The Firm advised Greenko’s $500 million first-of-its-kind Indian high yield green bonds and the Province of Ontario’s C$750 million green bonds offering, the second under Ontario’s green bond program. The firm is also pro bono counsel to the Climate Bond Initiative.
Event Synopsis:
Green bonds, issued to finance environmentally friendly projects, are increasing in demand and number. Issuances reached a record high of $93.4 billion in 2016 and are expected to crest over $200 billion in 2017. Despite the allure of their ecological benefits, the financial viability of these bonds defy traditional market terms and must be measured by other ratings principles and methodologies. Likewise, while demand for these bonds is high, the standards for greenness vary widely, particularly with governments like China leading the market.
In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of thought leaders assembled by The Knowledge Group will analyze the green bond market and the response of investors and traders to their growing proliferation. The agenda will include discussion of transparency and accountability standards set by the Climate Bonds Initiative, along with other regulatory efforts, and the potential effect of the Trump Administration’s low priority for environmental protection.
Key Topics Include:
-Green Bond Principles
-Paris Climate Agreement (COP21)
-Chinese Market Initiatives
-Regulatory Schemes
-Investor Assessment Methodologies
-Effect on Environmental Policies
About The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/
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