Legal 500 recognises Freeths trio as Green Ambassadors

18 Dec 2024

Published in: Member News

Three Freeths lawyers have been named Green Ambassadors in this year’s Legal 500 Green Guide, highlighting the firm as a leader in sustainability practice.

Formerly focussed on firm contributions, The Green Guide’s new research now recognises some of the top legal professionals championing sustainability in major regions and markets across the world.

This year, Freeths Partner and Head of Clean Energy Clare King, Partner and Head of Environmental Law Penny Simpson, and Sustainability and Waste Director Kirstin Roberts were all named as Green Ambassadors, after being identified as key lawyers making significant contributions to the green transition.

Clare was recognised for her work on major clean energy projects for clients such as Centrica plc and ENGIE, as well as her deep technical knowledge across a range of clean energy technologies.

The Legal 500 praised Penny for her market-leading work with clients in natural environment law and natural capital law. Penny and her team offer market leading solutions to clients who wish to negotiate, or capitalise on, increasingly complex nature protection regulation and all other aspects of environmental law.

As a leading expert in the waste and renewables industry, Kirstin Roberts was highlighted for her sustainability work in guiding publicly listed companies, SMEs and local authorities on waste reduction and re-use.

Commenting on the news, Senior Partner at Freeths Philippa Dempster said: “A huge congratulations to Clare, Penny and Kirstin on this recent accolade which is a real honour for them as individuals and for the firm. I’m incredibly proud of what they have achieved through their career and personal endeavours in driving forward the green agenda."

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ABOUT FREETHS

Freeths is a top 50 commercial law firm. Relied on by private and public sector clients including Aldi, Mercedes-Benz UK, Tarmac, Experian, and Lloyds Bank.

Freeths was recently awarded B Corporation (B Corp) certification, demonstrating its dedication to complying with high standards of environmental and social impact and governance.

Freeths launched the landmark High Court victory for 555 sub-postmaster clients against the Post Office, which exposed Britain's largest miscarriage of justice. The firm now advises on the subsequent GLO and Horizon Convictions Redress compensation schemes.

Milestone achievements:

• Winner of Law Firm of the Year at the Legal Business Awards 2024

• Commended for Law Firm of the Year at The Lawyer Awards 2024

• Recognised in The Legal 500 Green Guide 2024

• Listed in The Times Best Law Firms, 2024

• Ranked in the top tiers of Legal 500 and Chambers legal guides

• Ranked 44 in The Lawyer’s Top 100 UK law firms

• ‘Diversity Champion’ for Stonewall – a charity supporting LGBTQ+ rights

Submitted by Lauren from Freeths LLP
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