ESG legal
advisory services
Our legal advisory suite offers expertise on:
Business protection and resilience
Ranging from board advisory support and dispute resolution to intellectual property and reputation management, we can assist you in making sure your organisation is protected, with plans in place to weather any adverse circumstances.
Corporate structure, governance and ethics
Our experts will advise business owners, boards and general counsel to review and implement measures so your business is set up and run in an ethical and compliant manner.
Regulatory compliance
Regulatory compliance is the foundation of ESG. We'll guide you through the implications of regulations on your business or sector and advise on current and upcoming changes to ensure you’re well prepared.
Digital, cyber and data protection
Our specialist cyber team will assess your current situation and recommend key steps to better protect yours and your customer’s data. We'll also advise on regulations like GDPR and represent your business during disputes or investigations.
People and social matters
People and communities are a key element of being a responsible business. Our specialists will work with you across policy creation, diversity and inclusion, employment issues and wellbeing, so you can attract and retain valuable talent.
Environmental sustainability
Our specialist environmental lawyers will bring your sustainability goals to life, advising on key compliance issues and disputes, whilst making sure you manage your waste, resource use and impact as responsibly as possible.
Strategy and planning
Our breadth of specialist services will support your business to comply with key regulations and plan for any future changes.
Financial governance and investing
How businesses manage their financial activities (including tax positions), where they invest and how they build a financially sustainable growth plan are key indicators of being responsible. Our finance and governance teams can put you in the best position to attract clients, talent and investors.
Health and safety
Creating safe and sustainable products for your customers, and a safe working environment for your staff, builds trust and confidence amongst your stakeholders. Our specialists will advise you how to keep on the right side of regulations, alongside best practices for business growth.
Property, planning and environment
Our leading real estate and planning teams will support you when managing and developing your property. They’ll make sure that all environmental and regulatory considerations are incorporated into your plans, and that any impact on the community and environment is positive.
Trading, supply chain and procurement
Businesses impact the supply chain, so taking responsibility for compliance is critical in any ESG plan and assessment. Our teams will embed your requirements into contracts to ensure your partners and suppliers reflect your values and goals.
International
Our experts will assist you with any ESG-related matters outside the UK. We also advise non-UK businesses on cross-border issues and compliance when encountering UK laws and requirements.
Case study: planning and environmental advice
Irwin Mitchell advised a well-known car manufacturer on the addition of rooftop solar arrays on their manufacturing plant to meet the company’s net zero aims, and reduce the environmental impact of their plant. This will allow the organisation to be energy secure.
Claire Petricca-Riding Partner and National Head of Planning & Environment
Case study: planning and environmental advice
Irwin Mitchell advised a well-known car manufacturer on the addition of rooftop solar arrays on their manufacturing plant to meet the company’s net zero aims, and reduce the environmental impact of their plant. This will allow the organisation to be energy secure.
Claire Petricca-Riding Partner and National Head of Planning & Environment