Sponsors

Headline sponsor

Travers Smith’s multi-disciplinary ESG & Impact practice was established over 10 years ago and remains at the cutting edge of the ESG legal sector.

We help our clients navigate the operational, reputational and compliance risks associated with sustainability matters, as well as turning these challenges into competitive opportunities.

In association with


A truly integrated global law firm, designed for a world in transition

A&O Shearman is a law firm built to achieve unparalleled outcomes for our clients’ most complex, multijurisdictional matters – everywhere in the world. A firm at the forefront of the forces changing the current of global business. With nearly 4,000 lawyers globally, we are equally fluent in English law, U.S. law and the laws of the world’s most dynamic markets.

 Environment & Sustainability

Sustainability and climate change is the defining challenge – and opportunity – of this generation. A&O Shearman’s market-leading environment and climate change practice advises on environment and sustainability issues impacting businesses across all sectors and jurisdictions. We provide strategic transaction advice on due diligence, contractual negotiations and M&A, while helping organizations with specialist issues on governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, reporting and disclosure, supply chain, carbon markets, chemicals and waste.


Burges Salmon is an ambitious, sustainable and inclusive firm that ensures its clients, people and communities’ flourish. The firm’s vision is to be the market-leading independent UK law firm that provides the best proposition for its people and clients. Leveraging its extensive ESG expertise, the firm provides strategic and operational advice to clients, working with them to unlock the opportunities there to be seized. The firm has developed a number of practical tools to consolidate all ESG guidance, legislation and other useful resources into interactive and intuitive platforms including an ESG Risk Review, ESG Corporate Disclosure and ESG Pensions tools as well as a Modern Slavery Statement compliance check.

With offices in Bristol, Edinburgh, London and Dublin, Burges Salmon maintains a collaborative and cohesive culture which underpins the quality of its work and client service. Burges Salmon has lawyers who are qualified to work in all three legal jurisdictions in the UK — England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Co-ordinating advice for clients across multiple jurisdictions, much of the firm’s work has an international element, helping overseas clients expand into the UK and supporting UK-based businesses grow globally.

The firm competes at the top of the legal market, working for large corporates, entrepreneurial businesses, institutions and public bodies and private individuals. Working collaboratively, in partnership with clients, Burges Salmon forms its thinking around their needs, delivering astute legal advice and commercial guidance.

Clyde & Co is a global law firm providing a complete service to clients in its core sectors of insurance, transport, energy, infrastructure and trade & commodities. With over 5500 people operating from nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide, Clyde & Co is committed to creating successful outcomes for our clients.

At the heart of our success lies our dedication to being a responsible business, and complying in full with applicable legal and regulatory responsibilities. We achieve this by nurturing talent, empowering our people to excel, and consistently meeting the ESG targets that our clients value.

Gowling WLG’s specialist legal team is fully engaged in ESG developments. We support clients on a wide spectrum of matters – helping them understand their responsibilities and identify areas of risk and opportunity as they move forward with their sustainability strategies and long-term ambitions. As a large organisation, we are ourselves committed to contributing positively to society, which includes a commitment to influence and promote ESG excellence in industry.

White & Case is a leading global law firm serving clients across all industries and jurisdictions. The Firm combines deep legal insight with ESG and sustainability expertise, advising on climate risk, energy transition, sustainable finance, human rights, supply chain due diligence, and governance – helping businesses navigate complex regulations while driving responsible growth, managing risk, and creating long-term value.

For sponsorship enquiries, please contact 

Kylie MacKenzie
Senior Business Development Manager
Email: [email protected]