Addleshaw Goddard draws on range of specialist expertise across the UK to tackle the growing global challenges connected to ESG.

Head of infrastructure, projects, and energy, Richard Goodfellow leads the team advising Scotia Gas Networks on the world’s first green hydrogen pilot project. The Fife-based project will bring 100% carbon-free heating and cooking to the test town of Levenmouth.

The firm is also advising Aberdeen City Council in procuring a strategic joint venture partner to realise its plan for Aberdeen Hydrogen Hub. This initially targets the growth of the hydrogen sector for transport in the city.

Paul Dight heads up the firm’s renewables and electric vehicles group and is advising Volkswagen on its strategic agreement to supply Ford with its modular electric vehicles toolkit intended for use in more than 1.2 million zero-emission vehicles.

Another core area of focus has been investment fund formation, particularly in forestry, where the firm has advised high profile clients such as Par Equity.

The firm is a member of the both the Chancery Lane Project and Greener Litigation pledge and is tackling its environmental impact through its Environmental Management System. It is on track to achieve Carbon Neutral Accreditation by 2024 and has reduced waste across all UK offices by 39%.