Emma Bichet

Emma leads Cooley’s ESG (environmental, social and governance) and sustainability advisory practice in Europe. She has extensive experience advising on European Union (EU) and UK ESG, sustainability and products law matters.

Emma has a strong grasp of ESG and products regulation, working with the world’s top companies to clarify their obligations in the EU and UK. She advises on the full range of sustainability issues, including reporting obligations under the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive and the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, supply chain diligence, forced labour, deforestation and product-related sustainability requirements, such as ecodesign, chemical compliance, packaging and recycling obligations. She also supports clients with their marketing and claims.

Emma has experience making complaints to the European Commission on behalf of her clients and supporting them in litigation before the EU courts. She regularly manages multijurisdictional compliance projects for her clients.

Emma is also very active in horizon spotting, keeping abreast of new EU, UK and global initiatives to assist clients wishing to provide input on the legislative process and adapt their business in time when new rules are developed.