Events To Attend

Events to Attend

Below is a list of Events that we think you should know about whether you are an experienced practitioner or a young practitioner looking to "up your game" or simply wanting to learn from others in the field and learn about new developments.

They include conferences, webinars or podcasts on any of the following topics:

Environmental, Social and Governance
Sustainability
Business Human Rights
Climate Law / Climate Justice

The events are organised by third-party organisers and which we have either spotted ourselves as being relevant or have been informed about. They are arranged chronologically.

Please feel free to let us know if you are organising anything. Currently, we only list UK online and in-person events and selected non-UK events held online.

ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures, 1 Apr 25

An event organised by Legal ESG. In an era where data is the cornerstone of ESG accountability, the legal profession must evolve to meet the demands of rigorous disclosure requirements - success requires more than basic compliance, it demands precision, foresight, and strategy.
Combining high-level keynotes, interactive panels, and in-depth roundtable discussions, ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures: London is a full-day peer-to-peer exchange, designed to explore the demand, tools, standardization, legislative changes, innovations and best practices in sustainability compliance.
From understanding the nuances of frameworks such as CSRD, ISSB, and CSDDD to mitigating the risks of greenwashing allegations, ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures: London will provide a clear roadmap to enhancing the quality, accuracy, and reliability of ESG disclosures.

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The Darker Side to ESG, 2 Apr 25

A hybrid event organised by Legal Voices for the Future hosted at The Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment and led by LVF member, Charlotte Branfield!

Environmental crime is the third largest criminal activity globally🌍, costing society between 💵US$110 and $281 billion💵 annually (Interpol, 2018). The numbers grow exponentially when considering the “S” and the “G” of ESG, such as child labour, drug, and human trafficking, and forced labour.

Discover how legal tools aimed at tackling bribery, corruption, money laundering, tax evasion and fraud could be vital to supporting ESG efforts.

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Creating a Winning Law Firm Culture: What does the Data Say?, 3 Apr 25

The event will take a data-driven view on which aspects of life in a firm have a positive and negative impact on firm culture – and the impact of getting it right or wrong. Drawing upon Chambers’ talent research of 10,000+ Trainees, Partners and Associates from 200+ firms from across the US and UK, the session will explore: the importance of culture; what good looks like; what interventions and programmes people think have a positive impact on firm culture and what behaviours erode it.

This session will be led by David Johnson, Director of Client Services at Chambers and Partners and lead analyst on the business’ talent engagement product: Leading Teams. With 20 years of research and insight experience, David works closely with Talent Teams and HR professionals at some of the world’s largest firms. Prior to joining Chambers, David was Global Head of Client, Market and Competitive Intelligence at Norton Rose Fulbright.

Also joining in would be Emma Richardson, Director of People & Development from Cripps, who will provide valuable HR perspective and practical insights on implementing culture initiatives in a law firm environment.

Key takeaways from the session:

What HR professionals can do to build a positive firm culture
What are the red flags to look out for that negatively impact culture
What are the traits of the firms that get it right

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EU Omnibus Proposals on Sustainability and Simplification, 8 Apr 25

A webinar organised by Squire Patton Boggs. The European Commission’s Omnibus Proposals released late February 2025 initiated a new legislative process, which may ultimately reshape the EU regulatory landscape on Corporate Sustainability Reporting and Due Diligence. This will have implications for businesses operating in the EU, as the timing, scope and requirements of key compliance obligations could be impacted.
Pending the completion of an uncertain legislative process both in the EU and individual member states, companies need to adapt their reporting and compliance strategies, which have been disrupted by the Commission’s proposals. The webinar will cover:
🔹 EU Omnibus Proposals
🔹 Member States
🔹 Legal Risks and Compliance
🔹 Commercial Impact of ESG on the Market

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UK Animal Law Conference, 4 & 5 Jun 25

The Conference is co-hosted by the UK Centre for Animal Law and the Animals, Nature, & Society Research Stream (Centre for Human Rights, Birmingham City University). This is an in-person event held in Birmingham.

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Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era, 17 - 21 Jun 25

Join UKELA for a unique opportunity to explore the future of environmental law in a rapidly changing world. With the theme ‘Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era’, this year’s conference will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss critical issues shaping the field.

Attend five dynamic plenary sessions covering urgent topics such as climate change, sustainability reporting, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), energy, and waste.

Conference will take place online on 17/18 June, followed by an in-person gathering at Bristol University on 20/21 June (hybrid).

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Short Course: Business and Human Rights, 6 Oct - 24 Nov 25 (various dates)

Organised by the British Institute of International and Comparative Law, a short online course spread over several dates.

Business and human rights is an area of international human rights law in continuous development at the international and national levels. On successful completion of BIICL's Business and Human Rights course participants will:

Understand the human rights and environmental impacts resulting from business activities
Be aware of the core concepts and principles established by the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and other standards such as the newly updated OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
Understand corporate human rights and environmental due diligence (HREDD) requirements and developments at the international, regional, and national levels - including new mandatory HREDD laws and proposals at the EU level
Understand the context of business and human rights as a field of work
During the course participants will consider recent examples of business and human rights issues, including case law
Participants will also consider the intersection on business and human rights with other developing issues such as Artificial Intelligence and climate change.

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Events to Attend

ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures, 1 Apr 25

The Darker Side to ESG, 2 Apr 25

Creating a Winning Law Firm Culture: What does the Data Say?, 3 Apr 25

EU Omnibus Proposals on Sustainability and Simplification, 8 Apr 25

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UK Animal Law Conference, 4 & 5 Jun 25

Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era, 17 - 21 Jun 25

Short Course: Business and Human Rights, 6 Oct - 24 Nov 25 (various dates)

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Events to Attend

ESG Data, Reporting & Disclosures, 1 Apr 25

The Darker Side to ESG, 2 Apr 25

Creating a Winning Law Firm Culture: What does the Data Say?, 3 Apr 25

EU Omnibus Proposals on Sustainability and Simplification, 8 Apr 25

* EARTH DAY 22 April 2025*

UK Animal Law Conference, 4 & 5 Jun 25

Back to the Future - Environmental Law in a New Era, 17 - 21 Jun 25

Short Course: Business and Human Rights, 6 Oct - 24 Nov 25 (various dates)

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