Legal ESG London: Rethinking ESG Across Today’s Legal Profession

February 5, 2025

AUTHOR Inside Practice

The legal profession faces a pivotal moment as shifting ESG priorities redefine the global business landscape.

LONDON – As ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations redefine global business practices, the 3rd Annual  Legal ESG: London, taking place on 8-9 July 2025, will bring together legal professionals, corporate leaders, and ESG experts to address the most pressing regulatory, strategic, and operational challenges in ESG law and practice.


Hosted by  Addleshaw Goddard, this two-day forum will explore how law firms must navigate evolving ESG regulations, mitigate litigation risks, and operationalize sustainability commitments to meet the demands of clients, investors, and regulators.


Risk / Responsibility / Resilience / Recognition - Rethinking ESG Across Today’s Legal Profession


Lawyers are no longer just ESG compliance advisors – they are strategic partners in sustainable business transformation, risk management, and ethical governance. Legal ESG: London 2025 will provide the essential insights, strategies, and networks to help law firms and in-house legal teams stay ahead of emerging ESG challenges and opportunities.


The conference will focus on two critical dimensions:


  • Day 1 – ESG Advisory: Helping clients navigate regulatory intricacies, manage risks, and implement sustainable strategies.
  • Day 2 – ESG in Practice: Addressing how law firms must integrate ESG into their own governance, culture, and operations.


Key Themes for 2025:


  • Navigating the Acceleration of Evolving ESG Regulations: How firms can proactively comply with the EU’s CSRD, ISSB standards, and shifting U.S. ESG mandates while managing the risks of global regulatory divergence.
  • Rising ESG Litigation Risks: Addressing the surge in greenwashing claims, fiduciary duty breaches, and climate litigation to protect clients and firms from legal exposure.
  • From Pledges to Measurable Action: Moving beyond commitments to demonstrating tangible ESG impact through data-driven compliance and reporting.
  • The Intersection of ESG, DEI, and Workforce Sustainability: How firms can balance DEI commitments with evolving political and regulatory pressures.
  • Leveraging AI and ESG Tech for Compliance and Strategy: How data analytics, AI-driven audits, and blockchain are transforming ESG governance.


Announcing the Legal ESG: Awards UK 2025

The Legal ESG: Awards UK returns in 2025 to recognize the trailblazers in ESG across law firms, in-house legal teams, and legal-industry collaborations, nominee submissions open18th February 2025. As ESG becomes integral to legal strategy and business leadership, the Legal ESG Awards celebrate excellence, innovation, and leadership across a range of law firm, In-house, and leadership categories.


Registration & Key Deadlines


  • Super Early Bird Discount: Register by 4th April 2025 and save £500.
  • Nominee Submissions for Legal ESG Awards UK: Open 18th February 2025.
  • Conference Dates: 8th-9th July 2025,  Hosted by Addleshaw Goddard, London


Join us at Legal ESG: London 2025 as we shape the future of ESG in the legal profession.


For more information:  contact@insidepractice.com

Register now: www.insidepractice.com/legal-esg-london

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