Green Ambassadors Submissions
Legal 500 Green Ambassadors recognises key lawyers in major markets who are leading the way on sustainability in the legal sector. Featured individuals demonstrate impactful legal work supporting the green transition, complemented by a broader engagement with sustainability topics.
The research schedule and guidelines for Legal 500 Green Ambassadors are set out below. Please carefully consider the scope of our research and covered jurisdictions. We look forward to considering your nominations.
The research schedule and guidelines for Legal 500 Green Ambassadors edition are now below.
Research schedule:
Europe: March to April
US: March to April
UK: May to June
Asia Pacific: July
Submission deadlines:
Europe: 20 November 2025; next deadline announced in August 2026
UK: 20 March 2026
Asia Pacific: 8 June 2026
US: 20 November 2025; next deadline announced in August 2026
Anna Bauböck
Senior Editor, Green Ambassadors
Harry Hyde
Editor, Green Ambassadors
Submissions should be concise and focus on what makes your practice stand out.
Green Ambassador Template
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What are Legal 500 Green Ambassadors?
Legal 500 Green Ambassadors are private practice lawyers across specialisms who lead client work advancing decarbonisation and the green transition. They are recognised for their strong sustainability focus—both in legal practice and through wider engagement, such as internal leadership, thought leadership, or participation in key networks and taskforces.
How are lawyers selected for Legal 500 Green Ambassadors?
While diverse in legal expertise, all featured lawyers share a deep commitment to promoting sustainability. Client work remains central to our research, with particular emphasis on work that meaningfully supports green goals or furthers sustainability best practice, regardless of client type or sector.
Green Ambassadors are also distinguished by their broader influence—whether through speaking, writing, or shaping firm and industry sustainability agendas. Submissions should focus on the individual lawyer’s contributions within their national or regional context and only present information relevant to the lawyer nominated.
We welcome your nominations and look forward to highlighting the individuals leading the way on sustainability in the legal sector. For queries, please use our help form.
Guidelines
FAQs
Practice areas included in the research scope
- Australia
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- Benelux: Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
- DACH: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
- France
- Iberia: Portugal, Spain
- Ireland
- Nordics: Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland
- UK
- US
To access the submission portal, please log in via Account Services. If you’ve used the portal before, enter your email address to receive a secure login link. If your details aren’t recognised or you previously used a username, you’ll need to register and create a new account. Once verified, your account will be linked to your firm.