Two ALG lawyers recognised as Green Ambassadors 2025 by Legal 500

Jill Shaw, ESG & Sustainability Lead and Lorena Dunne, partner, Asset Management & Investment Funds, are recognised as Green Ambassadors as part of Legal 500’s Green Ambassador series. This series highlights private practice lawyers who champion sustainability and the green transition in their client work and beyond.

The Legal 500 research focuses primarily on their leadership in green-focused legal services. In addition to client work, Jill and Lorena are recognised for their broader sustainability engagement, including thought leadership, internal firm initiatives and at industry level.

Legal 500 comment that Jill Shaw: “is a sought-after speaker on topics such as greenwashing, CSRD compliance, and sustainability reporting. Dedicated to keeping clients ahead of sustainability trends, Shaw plays a pivotal role in client education and training on ESG matters.”

Read more about Jill’s recognition.

Legal 500 note that Lorena Dunne provides “comprehensive advice on the full spectrum of EU sustainable finance regulations” and “demonstrates her commitment to advancing sustainable finance through her role as a member of the ESG Policy, Legal, and Regulatory Working Group at industry association Irish Funds”.

Read more about Lorena’s recognition.

The ESG & Sustainability team at ALG takes a holistic view to supporting clients in achieving their climate and broader sustainability goals. Our cross-departmental ESG & Sustainability Group comprises of partners from a broad range of practice areas across the firm, including: energy, finance, corporate advisory, environmental, employment, real estate, financial services and regulation. This group has been working with clients to navigate the rapidly changing legal and regulatory landscape in respect of environmental, social and governance issues.

Key areas of focus include:

  • sustainability reporting, disclosure and due diligence requirements
  • climate change, biodiversity and resource efficiencies with mitigation and adaptation being key areas of focus in terms of accelerating the transition towards a low-carbon and climate resilient future
  • dynamic social issues such as employee, supply chain and community engagement, as well as human rights and supply chain management
  • good governance issues such as business conduct and culture. These include ethics, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-competitive behaviour, board composition and independence and executive remuneration

For further information on our ESG & Sustainability group and offering, please visit our dedicated webpage. 

Date published: 11 June 2024