LEGAL ESG AWARDS UK

This award celebrates a law firm that has excelled in delivering client services with a strong focus on ESG principles. It acknowledges the firm's efforts to incorporate ESG considerations into client advice, transactions, and litigation practices, setting a benchmark for ESG excellence in service clients of the legal profession. 

This award recognizes the law firm with exceptional commitment to sustainable business practices. It honors the integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into the firm's purpose, strategy and operations, reflecting a dedication to responsible business conduct and a sustainable approach to legal practice. 

This award is presented to the law firm that exemplifies outstanding ESG leadership in the development of and implementation of a single ESG initiative. It recognizes innovative approaches to identifying, developing and implementing a single ESG initiative which is material and core to the business strategy. 

Given the key role which law firms play in guiding and advising their clients’ ESG strategies, it is crucial that their law firms are setting the example.  It takes an ESG leader within the law firm to ensure the firm is “walking the talk” as well as advising their clients on ESG.  This award recognizes as exemplary law firm ESG Leader. 

This award is presented to an in-house legal department or team that exemplifies outstanding ESG leadership within and throughout their organization. It recognizes innovative approaches to embedding and operationalizing ESG criteria in corporate strategies, risk management, and compliance, showcasing the pivotal role of the Legal Department in steering the corporate ESG agenda. 

This award is presented to an in-house legal department or team that exemplifies outstanding ESG leadership in the development of and implementation of a single ESG initiative. It recognizes innovative approaches to identifying, developing and implementing a single ESG initiative which is material and core to the business strategy, showcasing the pivotal role of the Legal Department in steering the corporate ESG agenda. 

Given the key role which legal department’s play in corporate ESG strategy and implementation, true ESG leaders must rise to the occasion. This award recognizes exemplary legal department ESG leadership - as key to department as well as company-wide ESG success. 

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This prestigious award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to ESG principles within the legal profession. It celebrates their enduring impact, leadership, and mentorship, reflecting a career that fosters ethical, social, and environmental responsibility in law. 

Named in honor of Professor Paul Watchman, this award celebrates a young lawyer* who embodies his passion for ESG law and the development of future legal leaders. In collaboration with his daughter Carla Parsons, Senior Associate at Mills & Reeve, this award recognizes a young legal professional who shows exceptional promise in driving ESG initiatives and shaping the future of responsible legal practice.