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Helping clients navigate the transition to a more sustainable future.
Sustainability is reshaping the sectors in which our clients operate. From renewable energy and Biodiversity Net Gain to carbon markets, water resources and changing environmental regulation, businesses and landowners face both significant opportunities and complex challenges.
Our specialists combine legal expertise with a deep understanding of the commercial, environmental and regulatory landscape, helping clients make confident decisions that create long-term value.
Renewable Energy
Powering the transition to clean energy
The UK's journey to Net Zero is creating unprecedented opportunities for landowners, developers and investors. Whether delivering solar, battery storage, wind, anaerobic digestion or other renewable energy projects, successful schemes require specialist legal advice throughout their lifecycle.
We support clients on:
- Option and lease agreements
- Development and planning matters
- Grid connection arrangements
- Landowner negotiations
- Joint ventures and collaboration agreements
- Property and financing issues
By helping renewable energy projects move forward efficiently and responsibly, we support both economic growth and environmental progress.
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)
Creating environmental value alongside economic value
Biodiversity Net Gain has created new opportunities for landowners, developers and investors to contribute to nature recovery while generating long-term revenue streams.
Our specialists help clients navigate the legal, commercial and practical considerations surrounding:
- Habitat banks
- Conservation covenants
- Section 106 agreements
- BNG land transactions
- Long-term management arrangements
- Developer obligations
We help clients unlock opportunities while ensuring schemes remain commercially viable and legally robust.
Natural Capital & Environmental Markets
Supporting the emerging rural economy
Environmental markets are changing the way land is managed and valued.
Opportunities related to sustainability can provide additional sources of income while delivering wider environmental benefits.
- Carbon sequestration
- Natural flood management
- Ecosystem services
- Habitat creation
- Nutrient neutrality
- Environmental credits
Our role is to help clients understand the legal implications, manage risk and secure agreements that protect long-term interests.
Agriculture & Rural Business Transition
Helping rural businesses thrive in a changing world
Farmers and rural businesses are facing significant change as environmental policy, climate considerations and market expectations evolve. For more than 90 years we have worked alongside farming families and rural enterprises, helping them adapt and succeed.
We support clients with:
- Business restructuring
- Succession planning
- Diversification
- Environmental schemes
- Land-use change
- Strategic development opportunities
Our focus is on helping businesses remain resilient, profitable and sustainable for future generations.
Sustainable Development & Planning
Balancing growth with environmental responsibility
Development projects increasingly require consideration of biodiversity, environmental regulation, sustainability objectives and community impact. Our planning and property specialists help clients:
- Navigate planning requirements
- Manage environmental obligations
- Deliver sustainable development projects
- Address biodiversity requirements
- Secure long-term project viability
We work to find solutions that balance commercial objectives with environmental and social outcomes.
Water & Environmental Resilience
Addressing one of the UK's greatest long-term challenges
Water management and environmental resilience are becoming increasingly important for businesses, landowners and communities.
Our specialists advise on matters including:
- Water infrastructure projects
- Reservoir development
- Water rights
- Environmental regulation
- Flood risk management
- Strategic land-use planning
By helping clients respond proactively to future challenges, we support more resilient landscapes and communities.
Sustainability in Our Own Business
Leading by example
We believe credibility begins with our own actions. Alongside supporting clients on sustainability-related matters, we are committed to continually improving our own environmental and social performance through:
- Net Zero targets
- Sustainable procurement
- Resource efficiency initiatives
- Employee wellbeing programmes
- Community partnerships
- Responsible governance
Our Sustainability Hub provides transparent information on our progress, commitments and achievements.
Thought Leadership & Insights
Sharing knowledge and encouraging progress
Sustainability is evolving rapidly. Through articles, events, webinars and industry engagement, we share practical insights on topics including:
- Renewable energy
- Biodiversity Net Gain
- Agricultural transition
- Water management
- Environmental regulation
- Natural capital
As trusted advisors, we believe sharing knowledge is an important part of supporting positive change across the sectors we serve.
Supporting sustainable futures
As advisers to farmers, landowners, developers, businesses and private individuals, we operate at the forefront of the economic and environmental changes shaping the future of the rural economy.
Our role is not simply to provide legal advice, but to help clients identify opportunities, manage risk and create long-term value in a rapidly changing world.
