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Recognition and external references

We are proud of the work that we undertake towards being a more sustainable business.  This page lists some of the external recognition and awards we have received for our efforts.

2024

  • Listed in the Legal 500 Green Guide (published Nov '24). One of only 52 firms in the UK to be listed.
  • Shortlisted for the Peterborough Telegraph Sustainable Business 2024 award.
  • Shortlisted for the Investors in the Environment Overall Achiever award.
  • Shortlisted for the Sustainability award in the East Midlands Business Masters Awards 2024.
  • Achieved the highest Investors in the Environment Green Award - our 11th year in succession. 

2023

  • Listed in the Legal 500 Green Guide - the first and only single platform dedicated entirely to exploring the legal sector's engagement with a green transition.  You can see our profile in the guide here.
  • We were delighted to win the Sustainability Influencer 2023 award in the Investor in the Environment Awards.  This was in recognition of the work we do with suppliers and other businesses in encouraging them to start their environmental journeys.

2022

  • The Legal 500 is one of the foremost guides to the legal profession.  In 2022 they produced an inaugural 'Green Guide' which highlighted the firms across the world that are doing the most for sustainability both in terms of the work they undertake and the actions they are taking internally.  We were listed in this first edition (one of only 27 firms in the UK).  You can view our listing in the guide here.   

2013-2024

  • We have been members of Investors in the Environment for 10 years and are audited by them annually.  We have always achieved their Green Award - their highest level of accreditation.