We've been recognised as the overall leader in Lamp House’s prestigious annual global review of law firms' responsible business activity.
We achieved the highest overall score of any firm in Lamp House's 2025 benchmarking and recorded the biggest year-on-year increase in score. This recognition reflects the firm’s commitment to driving progress across all areas of responsible business, as detailed in the latest Responsible Business Impact Report.
Our success is highlighted across the core categories of the report.
People: Building on our previous strong standing, we have significantly increased our score by communicating a wider range of initiatives designed to deliver a more inclusive culture. Lamp House specifically noted our success in exemplifying how we listened to under-represented groups to create meaningful programmes and policies. This includes structured career development initiatives to support women, with the use of data to demonstrate the positive impact on retention.
Planet: We were named the leading firm in this category, doubling our score from last year. Key achievements include:
- Receiving approval of the firm’s science-based targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
- Active participation in the Legal Charter 1.5’s working group on the climate impact of legal advice to clients.
- Successfully managing travel-related emissions by assigning teams carbon and cost budgets.
Kirstie McGuigan, Partner and Executive Board Responsible Business Representative, commented: "This recognition by Lamp House is a fantastic achievement that reflects the dedication of our entire firm. As a member of the Executive Board overseeing Responsible Business, I am particularly delighted that our deep integration of responsible practices — from our inclusive culture to our planet-friendly initiatives — is delivering demonstrable value. For Taylor Wessing, being a responsible business is not merely an initiative; it is a strategic pillar that underpins our long-term success and our commitment to our clients and communities.”
Claire Rainsford, Head of Sustainability, added: "We are really pleased to be recognised as the overall leader in Lamp House's 2025 benchmarking, this reflects our commitment to driving progress across all areas of responsible business. At Taylor Wessing, we believe that fostering innovation and promoting opportunity for all enables us to deliver measurable value for our clients, colleagues, and communities. By focusing on data-driven decision-making and efficient practices — whether in resource management or supporting career development — we continue to raise standards and contribute positively to long-term business success.
"Being a responsible business is an ongoing and dynamic commitment — one that underpins long-term value creation for Taylor Wessing. While we are encouraged by the tangible strides we've made, we maintain a realistic perspective on the magnitude of the task ahead, recognising the need to drive ongoing change across the organisation and to keep improving."
The full report concludes: "Our overall leader for 2025 is Taylor Wessing... Our congratulations to Taylor Wessing and everyone at the firm who is bringing the commitment to responsible business to life."
