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Sustainable finance

Providing legal expertise in respect of complex. sustainability-focused finance solutions and products, supporting your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

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Sustainable finance, including ‘green finance’, is increasingly focused on driving sustainable economic growth.

This is done by integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into investment decisions. This shift is supported by policy initiatives like the UK’s Green Finance Strategy, with new laws and regulations aimed at curbing greenwashing and promoting the transition to sustainable economic activities.

Our sustainable finance lawyers work with a diverse range of clients, including retail and private market funds, FCA-authorised investment managers, corporates, banks, pension schemes (public and private), trustees, family offices, philanthropists, charities, and high-net-worth individuals.

We advise on structuring products and investments that meet ESG objectives while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations. Our expertise spans financial regulation, corporate finance, banking, and private wealth.

What sets us apart is our market-leading environment and climate change practice, supported by legal specialists in social and governance risks. This unique combination allows us to offer clients a seamless, comprehensive service that addresses all aspects of sustainable finance.

Services

Fund advice

Advising on the launch and operation of ESG-focused funds, including on the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR).

Regulatory framework

Advising on the evolving national and global regulatory framework regarding ESG matters, and on ESG aspects of M&A activity.

Pension scheme trustees

Advising on their Statement of Investment Principles (SIP).

High-net-worth clients

Advising on sustainable investment and ESG risk management.

Training

Providing training on the UK’s sustainable finance and ESG regulatory regimes.

Loan advice

Advising on green and sustainability-linked loans and the incorporation of appropriate conditionality in debt documents.

Our team

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Examples of our work

Kinetic Capital

Advising on a £39 million loan facility to develop student accommodation, incorporating ESG objectives focused on mental health and wellbeing incentives for borrowers.

UK wealth manager

Providing support on the launch of its sustainable and responsible equity fund.

FundRock Partners

Advising on its successful application (as authorised fund manager of the FP WHEB Sustainability Impact Fund) to adopt a Sustainability Impact Label under the FCA’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) regime

Local authority pension fund

Reviewing the fund’s investment and ESG policies and advising on a response to an international charity regarding overseas investment and ESG risk management.

French fashion house

Providing ESG compliance advice focusing on climate change risk reporting and regulatory alignment at the board level.

Green and sustainability-linked loans

Assisting clients in structuring green and sustainability-linked loans, incorporating tailored ESG conditionality to align with sustainability performance goals.

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What others say

“Burges Salmon demonstrates a high level of expertise. The team is extremely responsive to transaction requirements.”

Chambers UK 2025

“The team has excellent in depth knowledge of their subject matter and are very supportive and instructive from both a legal and commercial perspective. I have worked with several law firms over the years, but Burges Salmon is my most trusted advisor.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

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