News presse releases Gerichtsdokumente | 30.05.2025 The ruling by the Hamm Higher Regional Court in the Lliuya v. RWE case has made legal history. For the first time, a German court has recognized that a company can be held liable under civil law for its contribution to the global climate crisis - even across national borders. Here you can read all the important legal points from the judgment of May 28, 2025.

presse releases | 27.05.2025 Saúl Luciano Lliuya v. RWE: Judges at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm have ruled that German civil law can be used to hold major emitters liable for the effects of climate change — a decision that extends protection to those impacted worldwide.

presse releases | 19.03.2025 The Higher Regional Court of Hamm has concluded hearings in landmark climate case of the Peruvian farmer Saúl Luciano Lliuya’s case against German energy company RWE, with a decision expected on May 28th.

presse releases | 13.03.2025 Next Monday and Wednesday (March 17 and 19), the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (Germany) will hear the highly anticipated climate case brought by Peruvian mountain guide Saúl Luciano Lliuya against the German energy company RWE.

News presse releases | 04.02.2025 The long-awaited court hearing on the case of Saúl Luciano Lliuya from Peru against the German energy company RWE will take place on March 17 and 19 at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm (OLG Hamm).

News presse releases | 29.08.2023 More than a year after the court visit to the Andean city of Huaraz, the expert report on the flood risk and the impact on the property of the plaintiff Saúl Luciano Lliuya has finally been released. A court-appointed expert prepared the comprehensive document, spanning more than 200 pages, which forms the basis for the next steps in the climate lawsuit of the Peruvian mountain guide against the energy company RWE.

News presse releases | 25.05.2023 New scientific study shows that climate lawsuits lead to a significant loss in value for companies with CO2-intensive business models. Researchers show: RWE share fell up to 6 percent due to Saúl Luciano Lliuya's lawsuit at Hamm Higher Regional Court.

News presse releases | 19.04.2023 One year after the court visit to Huaraz, the expert report will finally be available this summer. A hearing at the Higher Regional Court of Hamm is expected later this year.

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