Legal Business is delighted to welcome delegates to the third edition of its ESG Summit in July 2026. As ESG enters a new phase of scrutiny and recalibration, shaped by evolving regulation, increasing litigation risk and shifting expectations from investors, regulators and society, this year’s Summit will bring together general counsel, senior in-house lawyers and leading advisers to examine how legal teams can navigate a rapidly changing landscape.
In an environment where ESG commitments are increasingly being tested against legal accountability and commercial realities, the Summit will provide a forum for strategic discussion on the role of the legal function in guiding organisations through complexity and uncertainty. Through a series of panel discussions and interactive breakout sessions, we will explore the most pressing issues facing legal departments today – from global regulatory divergence and the expanding risk of ESG-related litigation, to the governance challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies such as AI.
The programme will also examine how organisations can navigate a new generation of ESG risk and opportunity, including the management of green claims and greenwashing exposure, the growth of transition finance and evolving expectations around responsible investment. Throughout the day, discussions will consider the increasing role of legal teams in ensuring ESG commitments are credible, defensible and aligned with long-term strategy.
Finally, the Summit will explore the evolving role of the general counsel as a strategic adviser on governance and enterprise risk, examining how legal leaders can support boards in embedding ESG oversight while balancing compliance, reputation and organisational resilience.
With the support of leading law firms and ESG specialists, the ESG Summit 2026 will offer a day of insightful, practical and forward-looking conversation on how legal departments can move beyond reactive compliance and play a central role in shaping resilient and responsible business strategy. The event will conclude with networking drinks, offering delegates the opportunity to continue the discussion in an informal setting.
