Corporate Governance
United Kingdom
19 August 2025
Macfarlanes LLP‘s ’helpful, knowledgeable and pragmatic’ practice is regularly entrusted by major players in the asset management space to support with the full gamut of ESG requirements. Standing out for her ‘solution-oriented and practical advice’, Rachel Richardson leads the team and acts for funds and asset management clients regarding TCFD and SFDR reporting and disclosure requirements as well as fund naming and anti-greenwashing rules. Lora Froud is a notable authority on the requirements and applications of the UK SDR.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is helpful, knowledgeable and pragmatic on their approach.’
‘Macfarlanes' ESG practice works at the forefront of many regulatory developments and advises on cutting edge ESG practices and products. They understand our business and consistently provide solution-focused and commercial advice.’
‘Worked together in a difficult area in which the goalposts were moving constantly. The team was collaborative and innovative in coming up with solutions, leveraging what they were learning along with the rest of the industry.’
‘Rachel Richardson is fantastic. She is very well connected in the space and has a breadth of experience which she is able to use to provide solution-oriented and practical advice.’
‘The matter was well-led by Lora Froud.’
Key clients
- Legal & General (Unit Trust Managers) Limited
- J O Hambro Capital Management Limited
- Jupiter Unit Trust Managers Limited
- Epiris Private Equity
- Stanhope plc
- Parkdean Resorts
- Ancala Partners LLP
Work highlights
Acting for Hayfin Capital Management on the ESG aspects of their funds across each strategy.
Advising Legal & General (Unit Trust Managers) Limited on their application for ESG fund labels under the UK FCA SDR rules.
Continuing to advise Stanhope with respect to environmental risks and liability exposures.
Practice head
Rachel Richardson
Other key lawyers
Lora Froud