Climate change

Climate change affects your clients, your practice and your professional duties as a solicitor. Use our guidance and resources to understand the wide-ranging effects of climate change, as well as its potential impact on your organisation and the legal advice you provide.
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Climate change and property

Learn how climate change may impact the sale of a property and how to advise your clients.

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CQS 2025 update: conveyancing practice

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Operational risk management: file reviews

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Greenwashing: what do you need to know?

Many prominent businesses have accusations of 'greenwashing' levelled at them. But what exactly is it? And how can you prevent…

03 Aug 2023

Law Society supports property members with climate risk

A climate change and property practice note has been launched to help support property solicitors.

12 May 2025

Climate risk and conveyancing practice note consultation launched

The Law Society has launched a consultation on a practice note on climate risk and conveyancing.

19 Sep 2024

Law firms look up: climate action to protect the rule of law

Similar to the film 'Don't Look Up', law firms must use their voices and influence to confront the reality which lies ahead. Alasdair Cameron explores what action firms should be taking now to help tackle the climate crisis and safeguard the rule of law.

07 Feb 2022

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