‘Every lawyer has a role to play in sustainability’- Clydes’ Wynne Lawrence on ESG legal pathways
Clyde & Co’s Wynne Lawrence, who was recently named as one of Legal 500’s new UK Green Ambassadors, is a…
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‘A fascinating area to work in’ – Travers Smith’s Heather Gagen on forging an ESG career
Travers Smith’s Heather Gagen, who leads the firm’s ESG and impact group, was recently named as one of Legal 500’s…
‘We need more lawyers with a green conscience’ – the net zero partner fighting for sustainability
Steve Gummer, head of net zero at Sharpe Pritchard, was recently named as one of Legal 500’s new UK Green…
Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2025 – nominations now open
Nominations are now open for the Legal 500 UK ESG Awards 2025, following a highly successful debut last year. The…
ESG in Switzerland: Schellenberg Wittmer Q&A
In the last two years, how has the ESG practice group grown at the firm? Anya George: One notable characteristic…
‘Clients are not only seeking legal expertise but also looking for firms that practice what they preach’ – ESG Q&A: Herbert Smith Freehills
Could you share some examples of innovative ways Herbert Smith Freehills is working with clients in the ESG space? Silke…
ESG: Evolution or revolution?
Jonathan Bower, partner, planning and infrastructure team leader and partner lead for net zero by 2030 strategy at Womble Bond…
What Gen Z lawyers really want from their careers
Gen Z – including its lawyers – are often characterised as being overly concerned about the social and political issues…
Beyond ‘nice to have’ – ESG goes business fundamental
‘In the old days, it was about having a nice brochure with some green pictures, but then getting on with…
The Last Word: ESG to the fore
‘Flexible working is something I hope to see the legal profession increasingly support. I’m a single parent of two five-year-old…
Enterprise winners
On 29-30 April, more than 200 senior in-house counsel gathered at the Hilton London Wembley for the seventh annual Enterprise…
ESG Award winner Ranajoy Basu on leveraging structured finance expertise to support ESG causes in emerging economies
McDermott Will & Emery partner Ranajoy Basu, recently named Environmental/Sustainability: Private Practice Champion of the Year at the Legal 500…
Q&A: Sarah Thompson, Arthur Cox
What is the current state of Irish legislation on ESG? Environmental, social and governance considerations have always been important to…
The growing importance of ESG data in the legal sector
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has evolved at a rapid pace in recent years. We’ve seen a meteoric rise in…
Stress test – partners on how they deal with a life under pressure
‘The personality types attracted to law often highly value accuracy and delivering the “perfect” answer, but that single-minded goal can…
Eversheds, A&O, and Standard Chartered GC among winners at debut Legal 500 UK ESG Awards
Eversheds Sutherland, Allen & Overy and Womble Bond Dickinson were among the major winners at the inaugural Legal 500 UK…
‘There is more understanding now’ – how firms are supporting staff with fertility challenges
For International Women’s Day, Vinson & Elkins Europe head of international disputes Louise Woods discusses how her firm has created…
‘There needs to be education’ – raising awareness of infertility and baby loss in the legal sector
For International Women’s Day, Stephenson Harwood Europe private client partner Suzanne Johnston talks about creating inclusive fertility policies and educating…
Q&A: Incorporating social value into projects
Lorraine Bellinger, head of legal project delivery at international law firm Bird & Bird, on ensuring social benefit is considered…