Responsible business in the UK

Acting responsibly and sustainably, together

We act sustainably together as a responsible business driven by an inclusive, innovative and learning culture. Being responsible is not only one of our values, it's a core part of our strategic vision, governance structures and board discussions.

Urgent and comprehensive action is needed to address the climate crisis and safeguard the future of the planet. As an international law firm, we play an active role in upholding the rule of law and supporting responsible businesses to succeed. With market-leading expertise in the Technology Media and Communications, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Real Estate and Private Wealth sectors, we're uniquely placed to drive positive change through our own business and work with clients.

In the United Kingdom (UK), our programme focuses on three core themes: protecting our culture of inclusion, investing in communities, and having a positive impact on our environment.

Working together with our clients and community partners we will build better businesses and protect our world to drive long-lasting impact.

Responsible Business Impact Report

Our latest Responsible Business Impact Report brings together the incredible achievements of our people in the UK, working with our communities and partnerships over the past 12 months.

Read our 2024 report

Previous reports

Diversity monitoring report

Each year we publish our UK diversity monitoring statistics so we can track the progress of our inclusion activities and satisfy the biennial reporting requirements of the Solicitors Regulatory Authority.

View our 2023 report

Previous reports

Inclusion

We build inclusive and progressive workplaces and aim to have a positive impact in the legal world and broader society. We look after the health and wellbeing of our people, and celebrate diversity in all forms, creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Find out more about inclusion in the UK

Read our Responsible Business Impact Report

Communities

We are creating social value everywhere we do business through pro bono, volunteering and other community enriching initiatives, with a focus on supporting people through creativity and the arts.

Find out more about community engagement in the UK

Find out more about pro bono

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Read our Responsible Business Impact Report

Environment

We recognise the urgency of the climate crisis, and we are acting now to reduce carbon emissions. We are dedicated to driving positive cultural and operational changes across our firm and supply chain, to achieve net zero for our business.

Find out how we'll achieve this in our Responsible Business Impact Report

Helping businesses create a sustainable future

ESG (Environmental, Social & Governance) is increasingly important to responsible businesses of all sizes, as well as their shareholders, employees, regulators, customers, and suppliers.

We provide tailored support for your ESG journey. We can run knowledge workshops and roundtables with executives, staff and other stakeholders and provide bespoke legal advice on key topics like:

corporate governance
sustainable finance and investment
disputes
product liability and product safety
advertising and marketing
health and safety
regulatory and disclosure obligations
brand management
real estate and planning.

We can help you measure and communicate your compliance and risk levels, address shareholder concerns, and comply with regulations. And we can do this with your operations around the world.

We're committed to helping you increase transparency and build trust with your stakeholders.

Learn more about our legal ESG services