Core Values

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[nu]'s success is powered by the knowledge and skills of our employees. Our ability to provide a rewarding career path in an environment focused on collaboration that brings together diverse perspectives results in best in class advice for our clients.

Recruitment Partnerships & Development Programs:

Experience Programs – These programs include winter work internships for undergraduates who have had limited exposure to the industry and are interested in learning more.

Leadership Diversity Program – The program provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to learn about the industry and launch a successful career in Advocacy.

Veterans / Military Program – We recognize and value the dedication and perspective that veterans bring to our teams across the globe. A unique skillset and quality of character enhances our diverse and talented team. We offer a development program to help make the transition, supported by networking, mentoring and technical training.

Corporate Partnerships – This partnerships include sponsored workshops, recruiting activities and events to educate students on advocacy and help build a diverse pipeline of top talent at the undergraduate level.

Corporate Out Partnership  – This partnership provides us with the opportunity to support high-achieving LGBTQ+ undergraduates as they begin careers in industries such as advocacy and finance. 

Our employee networks provide an important opportunity for an exchange of ideas and relationship building among employees who identify as part of underrepresented groups and their allies. These firm sponsored groups are designed to advance our culture of inclusion, support career development and create a framework for global connectivity and idea sharing. 

Employee Networks:

Asian & Allies, Black and African American Allies, Latino and Hispanic, We Love Pride, Veterans & Allies, Women & Allies.

[nu] supports diverse communities through volunteerism, fundraising efforts and partnerships. Our growing corporate social responsibility program demonstrates a commitment to making a difference in the communities in which we live and work. We support more than 40 nonprofit organizations around the world, including a partnership with Red Cross - Red Crescent - Mahem David Adom. 

[nu] recognizes that the climate change conversation is having an increasing impact on the way in which companies across all industries are conducting business. As part of our tailored approach to financial advisory, we work side-by-side with our clients on a variety of advisory topics, which can include identifying and providing advice regarding strategic transactions that advance our clients' environmental, social and governance .

[nu] is committed to responsible corporate citizenship in our environmental, social and governance practices. We periodically reviews these initiatives, and with input from various stakeholders, works to identify opportunities to expand them.

In addition, as part of the long-term success of the company, we seek to continue to deepen and expand our client relationships, which are the foundation of our business. This requires our employees to travel to meet our clients at their offices which can have a direct environmental impact. We expect communication tools and technology to continue to develop and complement in person meetings, leading to possible reductions in certain types of travel requirements. In coordination with our external travel partners, we are enhancing certain travel-based programs that support our efforts to reduce our travel related carbon footprint. 

Also, as part of our involvement with Niue, Niue Ocean Wide is Niue's first Public-Private Partnership between the Government of Niue and Tofia Niue, a local non profit organization. 

After 7 years of working successfully together to protect Niue's ocean, NOW is evolving into a Trust - the Niue and Ocean Wide (NOW) Trust which forms the basis of a fit for purpose financing mechanism to enable long-term predictable and sustainable funding to support Niue's Ocean conservation, resilience and sustainability into the future. In addition to contributions from NOW Trust Contributors and other funding mechanisms, a principal means to raise funding to capitalize the Trust will be through the first-of-its-kind 'Ocean Conservation Commitments' (OCCs).

Markets work because of what Austrian economist Joseph Schumpeter called "Creative Destruction". He describes it as a "process of industrial mutation that incessantly revolutionizes the economic structure from within, incessantly destroying the old one, incessantly creating a new one".

To address sustainability at the speed and scale required - which has been the life long focus of the company's founders - we need creative destruction on steroids!

The old, linear, waste generating, fossil fuel powered industrial system needs to be destroyed and replaced with a new one. Fortunately this is already underway in the energy sector, with fossil fuels now in terminal decline. But we need it  in every sector  and every country, and we need it urgently. That's why we support large companies - that are already leaders in sustainability - to disrupt and transform their own markets. To make money at the expenses of competitors who are sustainability laggards. To accelerate, and then win, the market race to sustainability.

In the evolving landscape of international law, disruptive and innovative litigation has emerged as a powerful tool for advancing human rights. This approach challenges traditional legal frameworks and leverages new strategies to address complex global issues. By pushing the boundaries of conventional litigation, advocates are able to bring attention to human rights violations and seek justice for victims in unprecedented ways.

One of the key aspects of this innovative approach is the use of technology. Digital evidence, such as satellite imagery and social media data, has become crucial in documenting human rights abuses. This evidence can be presented in international courts to hold perpetrators accountable. Additionally, blockchain technology is being explored to ensure the integrity and transparency of legal documents and evidence.

Another significant development is the rise of transnational litigation. Lawyers are increasingly filing cases in multiple jurisdictions to maximize the impact of their efforts. This strategy not only increases the chances of success but also puts pressure on governments and corporations to adhere to international human rights standards.

Public interest litigation has also seen a surge, with NGOs and advocacy groups playing a pivotal role. These organizations are bringing cases on behalf of marginalized communities, ensuring that their voices are heard in international forums. This collective action amplifies the call for justice and drives systemic change.

Moreover, innovative litigation strategies are being employed to address emerging human rights issues, such as climate change and digital privacy. By framing these issues as human rights concerns, litigators are able to push for stronger protections and accountability measures.

Collaborations between international law firms, academic institutions, and human rights organizations are fostering a new era of legal innovation. These partnerships are generating cutting-edge research and developing novel legal arguments that challenge the status quo.

In conclusion, disruptive and innovative international litigation is reshaping the fight for human rights. By embracing new technologies, transnational strategies, and collaborative efforts, advocates are breaking new ground and paving the way for a more just and equitable world.

Climate Change Litigation. Cases like Juliana v. United States where young plaintiffs sued the U.S. government for failing to protect them from climate change. This case has pushed the boundaries of environmental law and highlighted the role of the judiciary in addressing climate issues.

Human Rights and Technology. The use of digital evidence in international courts, such as satellite imagery and social media data, to document human rights abuses. This innovative approach has been crucial in cases like those brought before the International Criminal Court.

Transnational Litigation. The Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum Co. case, where Nigerian plaintiffs sued a multinational corporation in U.S. courts for human rights abuses committed abroad. This case has set precedents for holding corporations accountable for their actions globally.

Public Interest Litigation. Cases brought by NGOs and advocacy groups, such as the Brown v. Board of Education case in the U.S., which challenged racial segregation in schools and led to significant civil rights advancements.

Privacy and Data Protection. The Schrems v. Data Protection Commissioner case, where an Austrian privacy activist challenged the transfer of personal data from the EU to the U.S., leading to the invalidation of the Safe Harbor agreement and the creation of the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield.