Slaughter and May
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Slaughter and May is regularly entrusted for its deep, commercial advice across the ESG spectrum. David Watkins, who heads the sustainability practice, is a key contact on risk, governance, and compliance matters concerning net zero and transition planning. Harry Hecht is highly sought-after for strategic and commercial advice regarding sustainability, human rights, and climate change regulation and strategies. On critical human rights governance and risk management matters, Moira Thompson Oliver is a key contact. Repeatedly instructed by clients for her ‘in-depth expertise and excellence’, Samantha Brady is a notable contact within the energy and infrastructure space on risk management, reporting, and disclosure obligations.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is extremely responsive. The depth and breadth of their expertise and experience collectively makes them stand out, as well as their strength in championing a better way of doing business in order to drive positive impact.'
‘The individuals proactively provide expert advice and guidance that is tailored not only to the industry but also the business. This is shared and explained clearly and is set in the context of changing legislation and the national and global landscape.’
Key clients
- Legal & General Group plc
- DS Smith plc
Work highlights
Advised Legal & General Group on the governance structure and investment stewardship practices, including in respect of sustainability, human rights and climate change impacts, of Legal & General Investment Management.


