ESG & Sustainable Investment

Driving Responsible Investment and Sustainable Value Creation

At One Legal Square, we recognise that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become central to modern investment strategies. Our ESG & Sustainable Investment practice supports asset managers, institutional investors, private equity sponsors, family offices, and impact-focused businesses in integrating responsible and sustainable principles into their investment decisions and operations.

We help clients navigate the rapidly evolving ESG regulatory landscape, including UK and EU sustainability disclosure requirements, SFDR classification, Taxonomy alignment, and emerging global standards. Our team combines deep regulatory expertise with a practical, commercial approach to help clients turn ESG commitments into competitive advantage while effectively managing risk and compliance obligations.

Our Comprehensive ESG & Sustainable Investment Services

We provide end-to-end legal support across the full spectrum of ESG and sustainable investment activities, including:

  • Formation and structuring of ESG-focused investment funds (Article 8 and Article 9 SFDR funds)
  • ESG integration into private equity, venture capital, real estate, infrastructure, and debt strategies
  • Sustainability-linked financing and green bond documentation
  • Impact investing structures and measurement frameworks
  • ESG due diligence, risk assessment, and transaction structuring
  • Regulatory compliance with SFDR, UK SDR, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, and emerging global standards
  • ESG governance, policies, reporting, and disclosure frameworks
  • Advisory on greenwashing risks and investor communications
  • Engagement with stakeholders, proxy voting, and stewardship obligations
  • Transition planning and net-zero alignment strategies

Why Clients Choose One Legal Square for ESG

Our boutique structure allows us to provide highly responsive, partner-led service with deep sector knowledge across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, impact, and alternative investments. We work closely with fund managers, institutional investors, and portfolio companies to ensure ESG considerations are embedded strategically rather than treated as a compliance exercise.

Whether you are launching a new ESG or impact fund, integrating sustainability into an existing strategy, or navigating complex regulatory reporting requirements, our team delivers clear, practical solutions that align with your commercial objectives and stakeholder expectations.

For more information on how we can support your ESG and sustainable investment strategy, or to discuss your specific requirements, reach out to us here.