British utility company National Grid has kicked off a major tender for legal services as it looks to create a dedicated net zero panel worth £250m. Law firms appointed to the roster will support National Grid with its business ambitions and net zero projects for the next eight years. The panel spots have been separated […]
From employment wannabe to head of energy and utilities at Burges Salmon, Phillips explains how the firm is building a national energy practice that’s fit for the transition.
Energy supplier Eon has awarded three panel spots this year in its first tender process since 2018. DLA Piper and Shakespeare Martineau are the two firms to have won places alongside longstanding incumbent Pinsent Masons. The trio are collaborating under a comprehensive five-year agreement that kicked off in January 2024. According to Eon, they will […]
Shoosmiths has significantly cut its business travel-related emissions, after introducing several carbon-saving initiatives across the firm. The firm reported that it has cut emissions related to air travel by 56 per cent between the 2019/20 and 2022/23 financial periods, while rail and road travel have seen a 15 per cent and a 9 per cent […]
Tallying up two maternity leaves and an 11-month stint in-house, Clifford Chance project finance senior associate Bryony Theaker spent the best part of the pandemic out of private practice. While lawyers may once have associated progression with office visibility, the dial has shifted. Indeed, Theaker explains that she returned from her secondment at interconnector Greenlink […]
Travers Smith saved over 10 tonnes of carbon emissions over Christmas by shutting down its London office. The firm decided to close for one week between Christmas and the New Year, leaving just one floor open for staff who still needed to work from 10 Snow Hill. A central collaborative workspace on this floor was created, […]
From projects lawyer in Australia to chair and co-head of international energy and utilities at Bird & Bird, Michael Rudd discusses the firm’s focus on the green economy and the energy transition.
As law firms get to grips with evaluating their supply chains to improve those all-important scope three emissions, The Lawyer explores what’s more sustainable: a real Christmas tree or a fake one?
BP has appointed a new executive vice president of legal as its longstanding incumbent retires after 33 years in the role. Mike Sosso will take on the position from 1 January 2024, in addition to joining the board of directors. He will take over from Eric Nitcher, who has elected to retire at the end […]
From corporate all-rounder to head of energy at Gibson Dunn, Howell explains how she ended up spearheading the firm’s London energy growth spurt.
CMS has been appointed as legal adviser to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28). The firm has been chosen to provide legal pro bono support for COP28, which is taking place now until 12 December in the United Arab Emirates. This is the first time that CMS has been appointed to advise on a […]
From finance NQ to global head of energy and resources at Clifford Chance, Wells spills the beans on the firm’s journey, dramatic deals, and the future of the energy landscape.