Paul Mertenskötter Named to 2025 Forward 40 Honoring Top ESG and Sustainability Lawyers

NEW YORK—Forward Law Review has named Paul Mertenskötter to its 2025 edition of Forward 40, an annual list highlighting the “brightest young legal minds shaping the future of ESG and sustainability law.”

Paul is an emerging leader in ESG and sustainability law, known for his extensive experience in advising clients on regulatory ESG issues, international trade, and public policy. His practice encompasses a wide spectrum of environmental, climate, and human rights regulations, including the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), and the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). He leverages his expertise to bridge legal intricacies particularly between the EU and U.S., advising Fortune 100 companies on navigating quickly evolving compliance landscapes.

Forward Law Review offers worldwide news and analysis of ESG law and features a mixture of news, analysis, opinion and interviews, focused on leading figures from every side of the ESG debate, from global law firms to NGOs. It is a primary source of news for those involved in compliance and sustainability.