{"id":116139,"date":"2026-02-12T12:39:14","date_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:39:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/?p=116139"},"modified":"2026-08-25T08:57:36","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T08:57:36","slug":"climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-expected-and-why-in-house-general-counsels-should-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-expected-and-why-in-house-general-counsels-should-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Climate focused\u00a0PE funds are performing better than expected,\u00a0and why in-house general counsels should care"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide post-content-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate focused&nbsp;private equity funds in North America are quietly defying long&nbsp;held assumptions about underperformance. Once perceived as niche strategies tethered to uncertain regulatory environments, these funds are now&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;competitive return profiles,&nbsp;and in some cases beating comparable non-climate vehicles. The shift is being driven by better technology, more sophisticated operating models, and a growing consumer and corporate preference for&nbsp;low&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;solutions. And for in-house general counsels, the implications stretch far beyond investment performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pitchbook.com\/news\/articles\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PitchBook\u2019s&nbsp;Climate PE Funds: Heating up or Cooling Down?,<\/a>&nbsp;funds launched between 2016 and 2021 delivered slightly better overall returns than non-climate funds, particularly in&nbsp;lower performing&nbsp;segments,&nbsp;suggesting a degree of resilience in downturns. While differences dissipate when adjusting for vintage year and geography, the core takeaway&nbsp;remains-&nbsp;climate focused&nbsp;private equity no longer lags. It now performs on par with traditional strategies, disrupting&nbsp;long held&nbsp;assumptions that&nbsp;sustainability&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;investing requires sacrificing returns.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, assets under management in the sector are expected to reach&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/pitchbook.com\/news\/articles\/climate-focused-pe-funds-are-performing-better-than-you-think\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">$563 billion by 2029<\/a>. Despite a slowdown in fundraising over the past couple of years,&nbsp;largely due to&nbsp;broader macro uncertainty,&nbsp;capital is expected to accelerate again as performance stabilizes, regulatory drivers solidify, and institutional investors sharpen their climate commitments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-climate-pe-is-outperforming-expectations\">Why climate PE is outperforming expectations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-technology-has-hit-an-inflection-point\">1. Technology has hit an inflection point<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2772683523000456\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Advances across renewables, low carbon energy, storage, industrial decarbonization, and electric vehicles<\/a>&nbsp;have fundamentally changed the economics of climate&nbsp;focused sectors.&nbsp;Once&nbsp;expensive&nbsp;or unproven technologies now enjoy commercial maturity, scalable manufacturing, and improved efficiencies. For PE managers, this means better margins, lower deployment&nbsp;risk&nbsp;and more predictable exit paths.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In particular:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solar and wind costs have continued their&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;decline&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Battery storage has become critical infrastructure rather than an experimental addon&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electric vehicle supply chains are more robust and diversified&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These shifts have opened pathways for value creation that&nbsp;didn\u2019t&nbsp;exist a decade ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-renewables-are-beating-fossil-fuels-on-cost\">2. Renewables are beating fossil fuels on cost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renewable energy is no longer simply \u201ccompetitive\u201d,&nbsp;it is increasingly the lowest&nbsp;cost&nbsp;option. Meanwhile, fossil fuel extraction costs have risen due to&nbsp;supply&nbsp;chain&nbsp;constraints, regulatory&nbsp;burdens&nbsp;and labor shortages. This creates a favorable backdrop for PE funds backing solar, wind, grid optimization, and distributed energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The result: stronger earnings and better operating performance than&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;during underwriting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-consumers-are-voting-with-their-wallets\">3. Consumers are voting with their wallets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sustainability&nbsp;linked&nbsp;consumer behavior is now mainstream. Demand for environmentally responsible products has risen sharply, especially among younger demographics and corporate procurement teams&nbsp;seeking&nbsp;to meet internal climate targets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For climate PE, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Faster adoption cycles&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More predictable revenue streams&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Higher valuations for companies that can&nbsp;demonstrate&nbsp;measurable emissions reductions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-policy-nbsp-even-when-mixed-nbsp-still-pushes-capital-toward-climate-solutions\">4. Policy,&nbsp;even when mixed,&nbsp;still pushes capital toward climate solutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the United States has seen political shifts and partial rollbacks of earlier climate policies, the&nbsp;long-term&nbsp;trend&nbsp;remains&nbsp;supportive. Geopolitical tensions and concerns about energy security have pushed governments to prioritize domestic&nbsp;clean&nbsp;energy&nbsp;capacity. Even policy volatility can create opportunities, as companies seek regulatory clarity and transition financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-inhouse-general-counsels-should-care\">Why inhouse general counsels should care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">General counsels increasingly&nbsp;operate&nbsp;at the intersection of risk, strategy, and governance. Climate PE\u2019s rise has direct consequences for legal teams\u2014whether&nbsp;advising&nbsp;a corporation partnering with a climate&nbsp;tech provider,&nbsp;participating&nbsp;in M&amp;A, or navigating regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-nbsp-climate-nbsp-related-nbsp-investments-are-becoming-strategic-not-peripheral\">1.&nbsp;Climate&nbsp;related&nbsp;investments are becoming strategic, not peripheral<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate PE funds expand, their portfolio companies are scaling into mainstream markets\u2014energy infrastructure, transportation, manufacturing, consumer&nbsp;goods&nbsp;and industrial services. For in-house GCs, this means a growing volume of commercial agreements, joint ventures, supply&nbsp;chain contracts, and IP licensing tied to&nbsp;climate&nbsp;aligned&nbsp;technologies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal teams need to understand the deal dynamics and risk profiles of these sectors, because climate tech is rapidly becoming part of core business strategy rather than a side initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-regulatory-complexity-is-rising\">2. Regulatory complexity is rising<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even as US federal policy fluctuates,&nbsp;states, provinces and other global&nbsp;jurisdictions&nbsp;are tightening climate disclosure rules and incentivizing&nbsp;low&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;investments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCs must navigate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Evolving emissions reporting requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental&nbsp;claims and greenwashing scrutiny&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross border&nbsp;regulatory fragmentation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ESG&nbsp;related&nbsp;litigation risk<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PE-backed&nbsp;climate companies often grow quickly and expand internationally, heightening exposure to regulatory regimes with steep penalties for noncompliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-contracts-are-becoming-more-technical-nbsp-and-require-closer-legal-oversight\">3. Contracts are becoming more technical,&nbsp;and require closer legal oversight<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate&nbsp;related contracts increasingly involve specialized terms such as emissions&nbsp;reduction guarantees,&nbsp;carbon&nbsp;credit&nbsp;verification, technology&nbsp;performance thresholds, and multistakeholder financing structures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In-house GCs must ensure commercial teams fully understand the legal implications of these provisions, particularly around:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Warranties tied to emissions performance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP&nbsp;ownership of decarbonization technologies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Longterm supply agreements involving new materials or energy sources&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk transfer and indemnities for technology underperformance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate PE accelerates adoption of&nbsp;new technologies, contract sophistication rises accordingly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-m-amp-a-activity-is-heating-up\">4. M&amp;A activity is heating up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of strong fund performance and market consolidation is increasing M&amp;A activity across climate&nbsp;focused sectors. Many corporates are buying climate&nbsp;tech startups to meet sustainability goals, secure supply&nbsp;chains&nbsp;and modernize&nbsp;operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For GCs, this means:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More due diligence on novel technologies&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greater scrutiny of regulatory exposure&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration challenges involving&nbsp;ESG&nbsp;data and reporting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heightened importance of cultural and reputational risk management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding how climate assets are valued and governed will be essential for advising executive teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hiring-trends-what-legal-departments-need-to-know\">Hiring trends: What legal departments need to know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The growth of climate&nbsp;focused PE is reshaping legal hiring in three important&nbsp;ways.focused&nbsp;PE is reshaping legal hiring in three important ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-increased-demand-for-regulatory-and-environmental-nbsp-expertise\">1. Increased demand for regulatory and environmental&nbsp;expertise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Companies are hiring lawyers with backgrounds in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Environmental law&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Energy regulation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean&nbsp;energy project&nbsp;finance energy&nbsp;project finance&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Climate policy and compliance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCs without this&nbsp;expertise&nbsp;internally are increasingly turning to specialized outside counsel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-rising-need-for-commercial-lawyers-fluent-in-technology-and-infrastructure\">2. Rising need for commercial lawyers fluent in technology and infrastructure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Climate PE portfolio companies often straddle software, engineering, and heavy industry. As a result, inhouse teams are seeking lawyers who understand:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Complex commercial contracting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data&nbsp;governance frameworks for energy&nbsp;systems governance&nbsp;frameworks for energy systems&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IP protection in climate&nbsp;tech&nbsp;innovation tech&nbsp;innovation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Equipment,&nbsp;construction&nbsp;and engineering agreements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hybrid legal&nbsp;technical skill sets are becoming highly&nbsp;valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-more-inhouse-roles-embedded-in-sustainability-functions\">3. More inhouse roles embedded in sustainability functions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As climate initiatives become enterprise priorities, companies are placing legal counsel directly into ESG, sustainability or energy&nbsp;transition teams. These roles focus&nbsp;on:transition&nbsp;teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These roles focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compliance with emerging disclosure rules&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Claims substantiation and marketing review&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiating carbon&nbsp;credit or renewable&nbsp;energy&nbsp;certificate&nbsp;agreements credit&nbsp;or&nbsp;renewable energy certificate&nbsp;agreements&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evaluating strategic climate&nbsp;tech&nbsp;partnerships tech&nbsp;partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Legal is becoming a strategic partner rather than simply a risk gatekeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-bottom-line-the-north-american-energy-transition-will-drive-major-expansion-in-legal-hiring\">The bottom line: the North American energy transition will drive major expansion in legal hiring<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across the United States and Canada, the shift toward clean energy and growth in AI\u2011driven power demand will significantly expand legal teams, especially in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Regulatory and compliance law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project finance and infrastructure transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Labor and employment law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Real estate and construction law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Environmental and safety compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Government contracting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Intellectual property law<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organizations that strategically expand their legal capabilities now, especially those supporting both technology and energy operations, will be best positioned to manage the risks and opportunities emerging from North America\u2019s evolving energy landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-taylor-root-can-help-you-hire-a-general-counsel-for-your-energy-company\">How Taylor Root can help you hire a General Counsel for your energy company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taylor Root is a leading legal recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in the US and Canadian markets, offering tailored solutions for hiring exceptional General Counsel\u2019s. If you are looking to add an in-house attorney to your team, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/submit-a-vacancy\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">submit a brief<\/a>&nbsp;and a member of our team will be in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alternatively, if you are looking for a legal job, check out our latest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/jobs\/?_job_region=united-states\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">legal jobs<\/a> in North America.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-brand-1-10-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 32%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-1-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-1\" 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This is a rare chance [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP140000 &#8211; GBP155000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">11 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-128337 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-128337\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/commercial-technology-solicitor-128337\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Law firm<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Fixed term contract<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Commercial Technology Solicitor<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Commercial Technology Solicitor (3+ PQE) | 6-Month FTC Top 50 London Law Firm | Top Ranked Technology Practice An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Technology Solicitor (3+ PQE) to join the top ranked Technology practice of our client, a Top 50 City law firm on a 6-month fixed-term contract basis. This is a [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__salary meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Salary<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">GBP110000 &#8211; GBP125000 per annum<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">11 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-128331 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-128331\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/senior-privacy-counsel-128331\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_industry\">Information technology<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Senior Privacy Counsel<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Senior Privacy Counsel London | Hybrid The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Senior Privacy Counsel to join a growing, technology-driven business operating in a complex, data-rich environment. This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established privacy programme while helping to develop and strengthen the organisation&#8217;s approach to privacy governance as it [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">22 uur geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-128326 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-128326\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/senior-data-lawyer-128326\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">Senior Data Lawyer<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Data Lawyer Location: London The opportunity We are looking for an experienced Data Lawyer to join an established legal function in London. The role focuses on the legal and regulatory considerations surrounding how organisations collect, manage, govern, protect and use data. 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Working closely with the General Counsel, you will take ownership of a broad range of business-as-usual legal matters, [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">5 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--job post-128085 job_listing type-job_listing status-publish hentry\" id=\"block_e068f3e4604be2947eaf629c022ed4a7-job-128085\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/in-house-commercial-law-firm-128085\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag card__tag--srgroup_job_contract\">Permanent<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"card__title\">In-House Commercial &#8211; Law Firm<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">In-House Commercial Lawyer | Risk &amp; Compliance | London \/ Flexible UK A leading international professional services organisation is seeking an experienced Contracts Lawyer to join its Risk &amp; Compliance function. This is a strategic role for a senior contracts specialist who can not only advise on complex contractual matters but also support, mentor and [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list meta-list--icons\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">6 dagen geleden geplaatst<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\n\t\t<p class=\"card__read-more\">Read more<\/p>\n\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"hd-block hd-block-posts is-template-grid alignwide\" id=\"block_2838910934b3a857d31179ee600763ca\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"eyebrow-group\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"hd-block-job__title is-style-eyebrow eyebrow-group__title\">Featured Content<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-arrow eyebrow-group__button\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"hd-block-posts__button button wp-block-button__link eyebrow-group__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/resources\/\">See all<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cards cards--posts\">\n\n\t\t\t\n<div class=\"card card--post post-128230 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-insight category-us tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-miller-aucamp hd_author-milleracucamp\" id=\"block_2838910934b3a857d31179ee600763ca-job-128230\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/data-center-growth-is-reshaping-u-s-real-estate-what-does-it-mean-for-legal-teams\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/GettyImages-2193568175-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Business professional in his 30s holding pen and looking towards co-worker, explaining, ideas, innovation\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/GettyImages-2193568175-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/GettyImages-2193568175-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/10\/GettyImages-2193568175-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Data center growth is reshaping U.S. real estate: What does it mean for legal teams?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">oktober 26, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Data centers have become a major area of U.S. commercial real estate. 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AI data centers and hyperscale data centers [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-128021 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-insight category-private-equity tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-karolina-mikulicz-church\" id=\"block_2838910934b3a857d31179ee600763ca-job-128021\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/legal-readiness-what-professional-services-firms-must-get-right-before-a-sale\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Smiley-person-engaged-with-others-around-office-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Smiley person engaged with others around office\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Smiley-person-engaged-with-others-around-office-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Smiley-person-engaged-with-others-around-office-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Smiley-person-engaged-with-others-around-office-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/02\/Smiley-person-engaged-with-others-around-office-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Legal readiness and enterprise value: what professional services firms must get right before investment or sale<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">oktober 22, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights Private equity investment continues to reshape the professional services market.&nbsp;&nbsp; While much of the activity to date has focused on accountancy and financial advisory businesses, investors are increasingly looking at consulting, executive search, compliance, legal services and other specialist advisory firms. Recent transactions involving businesses such as Azets, Cooper Parry and [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card card--post post-128017 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-in-house category-market-insight category-risk-management category-us tag-new_in-house-career-advice tag-new_in-house-hiring-advice tag-new_in-house-market-insights hd_author-johnspinosa\" id=\"block_2838910934b3a857d31179ee600763ca-job-128017\">\n\n\t<a class=\"card__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/market-insight\/why-risk-management-skills-are-critical-for-legal-professionals\/\">\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"card__image-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Detail_Group-sharing-ideas-around-table_iStock-669888014-300x225.jpg\" class=\"card__image\" alt=\"Businesswoman with diary and pen by colleagues\" sizes=\"(max-width: 481px) 100vw, (max-width: 599px) 50vw, (max-width: 1240px) 33vw, 370px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Detail_Group-sharing-ideas-around-table_iStock-669888014-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Detail_Group-sharing-ideas-around-table_iStock-669888014-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/02\/Detail_Group-sharing-ideas-around-table_iStock-669888014-768x576.jpg 768w\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"card__tags\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__tag\"><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"card__title\">Why risk management skills are increasingly critical for legal professionals\u00a0<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<ul class=\"meta__list\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"card__published-date meta__item\"><span class=\"meta__item-label\">Posted<\/span> <span class=\"meta__item-value\">oktober 22, 2026<\/span><\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"card__content\">Contents Share Key insights The role of in-house legal teams has evolved significantly in recent years. Legal professionals are not just expected to advise after an issue arises. They are increasingly asked to anticipate potential problems, assess their impact and help organizations mitigate business risk.&nbsp; This is backed by the latest data from our 2026 [&hellip;]<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Climate focused&nbsp;private equity funds in North America are quietly defying long&nbsp;held assumptions about underperformance. Once perceived as niche strategies tethered to uncertain regulatory environments, these funds are now&nbsp;demonstrating&nbsp;competitive return profiles,&nbsp;and in some cases beating comparable non-climate vehicles. 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