Emerging liability for historic emissions? Discussion of German ruling Lliuya v. RWE
On May 28, 2025, the Court of Appeal in Hamm, Germany, ruled in the case of Peruvian farmer Lliuya against energy company RWE. The court ruled, in essence, that a large carbon emitter like RWE can, in principle, be held responsible for local climate-related risks, including across national borders. This case note discusses the ruling […]
Annotation of the Shell judgment in the JOR
NRC: New Paradigm as innovation that strengthens rule of law
“Where can hope be drawn from in 2025?” asks Folkert Jansma in his NRC Column on innovations that will strengthen the rule of law in 2025. Against this background, he discusses the launch of New Paradigm, our mission and why we do what we do.
Lawyer magazine: ‘Advocates for a better world’
In the December issue of Lawyer magazine, there is an interview with us about New Paradigm’s start, mission and approach. ‘New Paradigm chooses whom it will and will not assist, but does not distinguish between good or bad. ‘It does distinguish between benevolent and unwilling,’ says Hoekzema. ‘We prefer to work with organizations that still […]
Shell vs. Millieudefensie, corporate emissions responsibilities
In this episode of the podcast “Young Legal,” climate lawyer Marieke Faber discusses the Court’s recent ruling in the Shell vs. Milieudefensie case. She discusses the legal implications of the Court’s ruling, how companies must increasingly adhere to emissions responsibilities, and how climate law is beginning to take on a larger and more prominent role.
Advocacy new style: ‘Saying no to clients who can’t pass muster’
Litigating for a good cause is creating new momentum in lawyer country. Roger Cox is getting followers. Marieke Faber (36) and Danny Hoekzema (31) are opening the doors of New Paradigm. It is a not-for-profit law firm focused on helping organizations in “the transition to a future-proof society.
Despite Shell’s appeal, company has climate commitments through CSDDD directive
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be a ruling in the appeal Shell filed, after it lost a “climate case” by Milieudefensie. But the CSDD Directive already obliges the company to combat climate change, no later than 2027. Climate lawyer Marieke Faber discusses Shell’s climate obligations.
Setting up your own law firm
In this episode of the podcast “Young Legal,” founder Danny Hoekzema talks about setting up a law firm. He discusses how to get started setting up your own law firm, what role law plays within sustainability and climate, and whether you can still assist big polluters as a lawyer.