Michael Watson
Partner, Head of Climate and Sustainability Advisory
Climate & sustainability
We are an award-winning climate & sustainability advisory and consulting practice dedicated to supporting clients to access the opportunities and navigate the risks presented by the transition to a more sustainable world.
Pinsent Masons have a market-leading and an award-winning Climate & Sustainability team. The team consists of specialist lawyers, public policy experts and sustainability consultants to deliver integrated solutions. Operating globally, we help clients navigate regulatory landscapes, manage risk, and build strategic opportunities in the following areas:
- Governance, Transition Strategy & Reporting: We design and implement robust governance and reporting frameworks aligned with regulation, global best practice and standards. .
- Supply Chains: We support our clients sustainability requirements across their supply chains, ensuring compliance with emerging regulations.
- Greenwashing Risk & Mitigation: We offer strategic advice and tools to manage and mitigate reputational and regulatory risks related to sustainability claims across all communication types
- Horizon Scanning: We help clients anticipate and prepare for upcoming regulatory and legislative developments, ensuring operational readiness
- Training & Capability Building: We design and deliver sustainability training programmes for legal teams, executive leadership, and entire organisations- building internal capability and embedding sustainability into business culture.
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Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised long standing client Huel on its landmark transaction with multinational food and beverage group, Danone. The firm advised founder, Julian Hearn, Highland Europe, Huel’s lead institutional investor, and the senior management team on the sale and the continuing leadership team on its reinvestment.
Pinsent Masons advises Merry Hill owners on sale to Redical
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised the Directors, Miles Dunnett and Russell Downs, on the sale of the 1.5 million square foot Merry Hill shopping centre.
Pinsent Masons advises Foresters Friendly Society on UK insurance business transfer
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has advised Foresters Friendly Society on the proposed transfer of its UK insurance business to Shepherds Friendly.
