Burges Salmon LLP’s ESG practice brings expertise across the environment and climate law landscape. Heading the team, Michael Barlow assists in devising ESG clauses, interpreting transition and decarbonisation plan requirements, and navigating reporting processes. In the funds and financial regulation space, Tom Dunn is a particular expert regarding fund naming and labelling guidelines and SDR compliance. Pensions expert Kate Granville Smith advises scheme trustees in navigating ESG and climate change reporting obligations.
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Key clients
- Amber MEEF 2 LLP
- Blue Wind JV
- Bristol City Council
- Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
- FirstGroup
- FundRock Partners
- Oxygen Conservation Group
- Progressive Energy
- Protium Green Solutions / Mybont Marubeni
- Severn Trent Water
- St James’ Place
- UKAEA
Work highlights
Advised St. James’s Place on a major Sustainable Investment Fund transition including successful adoption of the Sustainability Focus label and appointment of a new fund manager.
Practice head
Michael Barlow
Other key lawyers
Tom Dunn; Kate Granville Smith