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ESG & Sustainability Lawyers

Mandatory climate disclosure obligations are driving urgent demand for ESG legal specialists. Access experienced sustainability lawyers for compliance programs, disclosure review and governance work.

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Mandatory climate disclosure is now in effect

Australia's mandatory climate-related financial disclosure regime began phasing in from January 2025, aligned with IFRS S1 and S2 standards. Large entities and financial institutions are required to report. ASIC is actively enforcing against greenwashing. In-house legal teams across financial services, energy, resources and consumer sectors are urgently engaging ESG specialists.

ESG and sustainability legal work types

ESG legal work spans multiple traditional practice areas — securities law, corporate governance, employment, supply chain and environmental law all intersect. Our ESG lawyers bring the breadth required to advise across this complex landscape.

✓ Mandatory climate disclosure preparation (IFRS S1/S2)
✓ Greenwashing risk assessment and review
✓ ESG-linked financing documentation
✓ Board governance and sustainability reporting
✓ Supply chain due diligence and modern slavery
✓ Investor ESG engagement and proxy advisory
✓ Net zero commitments and transition planning
✓ Carbon credit and offset arrangements
✓ Biodiversity and nature-related disclosures
✓ ESG policy drafting and review

Sectors with urgent ESG legal needs

Financial services
Banks, superannuation funds and fund managers face the earliest mandatory disclosure requirements and investor scrutiny.
Energy & resources
Oil, gas and mining companies are navigating transition planning, carbon obligations and community expectations simultaneously.
ASX-listed companies
Large reporting entities must prepare for ASIC scrutiny of ESG claims in annual reports, investor presentations and product disclosures.
Infrastructure & construction
Major project proponents face growing ESG due diligence requirements from government clients and private financiers.

Typical day rates

ESG & sustainability law specialists:

3–6 years PQE$1,000–$1,600/day
6–10 years PQE$1,600–$2,400/day
Senior specialist$2,400–$3,500/day
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