Burness Paull’s head of ESG recognised as “Power Player”

Burness Paull’s head of ESG Steven Stewart has been listed amongst the top legal advisers leading the way in providing cutting edge and innovative environmental, social & governance advice.

Financier Worldwide’s “Power Players” recognises lawyers who they consider “distinguished advisors”, helping their clients shape corporate strategy and balance compliance, risk, and sustainability to meet their business goals in an increasingly regulated landscape.

A specialist in planning and environmental law, Steven leads the firm’s environmental practice and uses his wealth of experience in the energy and infrastructure sectors to advise clients on a range of energy transition projects, as well as contentious planning matters that include inquiry and appeal work.

Burness Paull’s cross-sector ESG strategy group brings together experts from across the firm to advise clients on a range of issues including environment & climate change, governance, sustainable finance & ESG investment, litigation & crisis management and ESG strategy, implementation & reporting.

Peter Lawson, chair at Burness Paull said: “ESG has changed the way we do business. Organisations are recognising the obligation they have to be responsible businesses and responsible employers, making their impact on society and the planet as positive as possible while achieving their strategic ambitions. It’s fantastic to see Steven included in this “ESG Power Players” listing, recognising the excellent service he provides to clients, as well as the work he has put in to bring together our cross divisional ESG practice and develop it into the full service ESG offering that is so valued by our clients.”

Commenting on his recognition, Steven said: “It’s a real honour to be listed amongst peers of this calibre, all doing great work with their clients in the ESG space. While being responsive to client needs is at the core of our team’s relationships, bringing practical solutions and forward thinking advice to help them achieve their goals, both in the short and longer term, in a sustainable way is where we really add value. With ESG becoming increasingly prevalent in all areas of business, we should expect to see more evolution of legislation and enforcement. It can be a complex and challenging area to navigate but it’s one which is here to stay, and I look forward to continuing to help clients respond to change and make positive decisions for the future.”

You can access the full Financier Worldwide listing here and find out more about the firm’s ESG practice here.

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