Mobility and Transport

Electricity generated from renewable sources and clean hydrogen are key to zero-emission transport and are enabled by technology developments in electric vehicles, EV charging networks, EV batteries and hydrogen solutions.

Intelligent systems provide efficiencies in mobility and transport, for example, fleet management to optimise delivery routing. Tech can also enable low or no carbon alternatives to transport such as drone delivery or the use of 3D printing to produce goods.  

Linklaters has been involved with the development of clean transport across the globe. Our Mobility sector has been advising a range of clients, from automotive manufacturers to investors and financial institutions on joint ventures and M&A, regulation and entries into new markets and the financing and development / expansion of existing businesses as well as on the electrification of existing transport infrastructure.

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Built Environment

Sustainability is a core objective in designing and developing cities of the future and technology is critical to enabling this.  Smart cities vary in scale and ambition and can incorporate any or all of the elements outlined here across the five industries: from improved power generation to intelligent transport systems, improved industrial processes to sustainable land use.

By building smart cities that have future modes of transport, work and commerce in mind, including through the incorporation of networks and sensors within the fabric of such communities,  huge efficiencies can be achieved in areas such as public transport, urban sprawl, deliveries and waste collection.

Indoors, smart buildings lower emissions by using more energy efficient technologies such as LED lighting and by using sensors and systems to enable automated and remote processes to improve the efficiency of operations such as a building heating and lighting.  Sustainable materials and renewable energy sources can be used in the construction and operation of the buildings and the associated infrastructure.

All of these technologies rely on the use of data - the lifeblood of a smart city which flows through the city’s connected digital infrastructure. Our digital infrastructure team provides market-leading expertise across digital infrastructure assets, including fibre and mobile networks, data centres, and satellites. In some cases the digital infrastructure forms part of more ambitious smart city projects, and for example, our team is advising on one of the futuristic Saudi gigacity projects. 

The team regularly advises corporates, funds and financial institutions on their most high-profile, complex and innovative deals. This experience ensures that our clients benefit from tactical advice based on the latest market precedents.

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Industrial & Business Processes

Electrifying equipment and processes and converting to renewable sources for electric power will be key to reducing emissions for industry.  Read more on Renewable Energy.

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Digital transformation of manufacturing practices and other businesses processes can bring transparency and efficiency to operations and product lifecycles (including supply, distribution and waste management).  Advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things can be used to innovate and improve business performance.

We support clients in enabling their digital strategies and use of advanced technologies: acquiring, developing or procuring tech, and protecting their strategic investments. We help clients address the myriad of novel risks and legal issues in implementing their digital strategy, particularly in highly regulated environments such as financial services and healthcare.

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Find out more about our Technology, outsourcing and procurement and Data expertise and our broader expertise in, Digital Health, Digital Infra, and Energy Tech.

Land use, Food and Agriculture

Agriculture accounts for around one fifth of global emissions and reducing emissions will require societal changes. Sustainably sourcing products is increasingly important to consumers. Technology can enable many of the changes required to reduce emissions including the use of:

• precision farming using sensors and AI systems 
• zero-emissions farm equipment
• meat alternatives
• methane inhibitors
• anaerobic manure processing
• bioengineering
• carbon sequestration.

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Our consumer sector clients include those involved in agriculture chemicals and processing, food production, specialist ingredients, packaged goods, consumer brands, supermarkets, clothing and electronic retailers, luxury goods and beverages. 

Linklaters' lawyers advise many of the leading companies in the consumer sector on the most complex, multi-jurisdictional corporate M&A, corporate reorganisations, competition issues, tax, IP and equity and debt financings as well as joint ventures.

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