Legal ESG: Awards / UK 2025 | Inside Practice | 18 April 2025 | TBA

In an era where Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations have become integral to the global legal landscape, the Legal ESG: Awards / UK continues to set the benchmark for excellence in the profession. These awards stand as a powerful testament to the transformative role of law in driving sustainable and ethical business practices.

Against the backdrop of an increasingly complex world, where legal professionals are at the forefront of addressing critical ESG challenges, the Legal ESG: Awards / UK celebrates outstanding achievements across a comprehensive range of categories. This year's expanded award structure reflects the evolving nature of ESG in the legal sector and recognizes excellence in multiple dimensions: Law firms are honored for their client service, internal operations, impactful initiatives, and employee engagement in ESG practices.

The awards also spotlight outstanding individual leadership within firms. Similarly, in-house legal departments are recognized for their ESG programs, innovative initiatives, and efforts to engage employees in sustainability practices. The awards also celebrate exceptional in-house ESG leaders who drive change from within their organizations.

Awards Categories

Law Firm Categories
• Law Firm ESG Practice / Client Service
• Law Firm ESG Internal Operations
• Law Firm ESG Single Initiative
• Law Firm ESG Employee Engagement
• Outstanding Law Firm ESG Leader

In-House Categories
• In-house Legal Department ESG Program
• In-house Legal Department ESG Single Initiative
• In-house Legal Department Employee Engagement
• Outstanding In-House ESG Leader Award

Partnership / Collaboration Categories
• Law Firm / Client ESG Collaboration Award

Overall Award Categories
• Paul Watchman: Young Lawyer of the Year Award
• Lifetime Achievement Award