LEGAL ESG: AWARDS / UK

February 4, 2025

AUTHOR Legal ESG

Legal ESG x Inside Practice Announces Categories and Deadlines for the Legal ESG: Awards / UK 2025

We are excited to announce the categories and deadlines for the Legal ESG Awards UK 2025!


Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex world, where legal professionals are at the forefront of addressing critical ESG challenges, the Legal ESG: Awards / UK celebrates outstanding achievements across a comprehensive range of categories. This year's expanded award structure reflects the evolving nature of ESG in the legal sector and recognizes excellence in multiple dimensions: Law firms are honored for their client service, internal operations, impactful initiatives, and employee engagement in ESG practices.


DEADLINES


  • 18 FEBRUARY - NOMINEE SUBMISSION OPENS
  • 18 APRIL - NOMINEE SUBMISSION DEADLINE
  • 29 APRIL - FIRST ROUND JUDGING
  • 01 MAY - FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
  • 16 MAY - SECOND ROUND JUDGING
  • 09 JULY - AWARDS DINNER 


LAW FIRM CATEGORIES


  • Law Firm ESG Practice / Client Service
  • Law Firm ESG Internal Operations
  • Law Firm ESG Single Initiative
  • Law Firm ESG Employee Engagement
  • Outstanding Law Firm ESG Leader


IN-HOUSE CATEGORIES


  • In-house Legal Department ESG Program
  • In-house Legal Department ESG Single Initiative
  • In-house Legal Department Employee Engagement
  • Outstanding In-House ESG Leader Award


PARTNERSHIP / COLLABORATION CATEGORIES


  • Law Firm / Client ESG Collaboration Award


OVERALL AWARD CATEGORIES


  • Paul Watchman Young Lawyer of the Year Award
  • Lifetime Achievement Award


For more information on the awards, the nomination process and how you can be a part of the Legal ESG Awards, or Legal ESG London please contact us: contact@insideractice.com

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