We are an award-winning climate & sustainability advisory and consulting practice dedicated to supporting clients to access the opportunities and navigate the risks presented by the transition to a more sustainable world.
Pinsent Masons have a market-leading and an award-winning Climate & Sustainability team. The team consists of specialist lawyers, public policy experts and sustainability consultants to deliver integrated solutions. Operating globally, we help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, manage risk, and build strategic opportunities in the following areas:
Our advisers act on domestic and international matters of all shapes and sizes, working with many of the leading names in the market. Browse our experience below, or use the filters to look-up recent work in particular geographies and industry sectors.
Advised Zurich Assurance Ltd. on its investment in Big Nature Impact Fund, a Finance Earth managed UK nature-based solutions fund.
Advised a regional construction industry working group on adapting Climate Related Contract Clauses for use in Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia to support low-carbon green construction initiatives in Asia.
Advised a multinational pharmaceuticals company on their sustainability reporting obligations under applicable UK legislation and in relation to NHS procurement. Carried out a scoping assessment to determine which regulatory disclosures were required for their UK subsidiary and advised on the NHS sustainable supplier roadmap requirements regarding net zero targets and carbon reduction plans.
Advising Almac Group, a leading global pharma company on a Corporate PPA for its operations in Northern Ireland.
Advising Energia on the property aspects of the acquisition and development of various onshore wind farms across the Republic of Ireland, including Seven Hills Wind Farm, County Roscommon, Crossmore Wind Farm, County Clare and Ballylongford Wind Farm, County Kerry.
Advised East Anglia One on the Ofgem regulated disposal of the transmission assets attaching to the East Anglia One offshore wind project to Ofgem selected preferred bidder, Transmission Capital Partners with transfer value of almost £700m.
Delivered training to the UK Legal and Sustainability teams of a Japanese multinational pharmaceuticals company on climate and sustainability fundamentals for business covering public policy, corporate sustainability strategy and key sustainability regulations.
Advised a US audio equipment manufacturer on its regulatory and contractual supply chain sustainability obligations and reviewed its current compliance position, delivering a gap assessment report with recommendations.
Advised the pensions committee of a Scottish LGPS fund on fiduciary duty in relation to the setting of responsible investment policies and the potential divestment from fossil fuel and defence investments.
Advised a European battery manufacturer on €2bn fundraising for two France-based projects under the France 2030 plan, prioritising recyclability and sustainability. Drafted and negotiated full supply chain contracts and policy documents to ensure a sustainable end-to-end supply chain aligned with EU energy transition goals.
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With over 490 partners and 3000 people around the world, we are well-placed to support you across a full range of legal and advisory services.
Principal Sustainable Finance Advisor
EmailJames advises financial services firms and corporates on a broad range of sustainability matters with a focus on complex ESG regulatory change, including sustainable finance disclosures, corporate sustainability reporting and net zero transition planning.
Senior Climate Advisor
EmailEuan is part of the Climate and Sustainability team, supporting clients to address the impact and effects of climate change and in developing and implementing their ESG strategies and addressing associated risks.
Partner, Head of Sustainability Advisory
EmailHayden advises clients to meet their sustainability goals, mitigate risk and develop new markets, products and services. He supports organisations with the challenges and opportunities presented by the global transition to a lower carbon, more sustainable economy.
Head of Learning & Knowledge (Climate & Sustainability)
EmailSharon advises on sustainability frameworks, disclosures, and reporting, compliance with sustainability regulations, and legal and greenwashing risk management, and helps organisations build capacity to integrate sustainability and ESG considerations into business practice areas and operations.
Climate and Sustainability Advisor
EmailAs a lawyer within our Climate and Sustainability Advisory team, Alison advises clients on compliance with a range sustainability-related legislation, with a particular focus on reporting and disclosure regulations and frameworks.
Orbital has built specific workflows for Scottish commercial real estate work, built around Scots Law and Scottish real estate practice
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Penta Real Estate on its investment into a landmark £230 million-plus joint venture with Staycity Group and advised the joint venture on the financing arrangements for the development, which will deliver a 350-room Wilde aparthotel in the heart of London's Farringdon district.
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised manufacturing companies PROXMUS and Promus on the sale of their businesses to CGH Innovation, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel tanks and a portfolio company of H.I.G. Capital, a global private equity firm headquartered in Miami.