Our lawyers volunteer their expertise to ensure that some of the world's most climate-vulnerable nations have access to high-quality legal advice during the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change meetings, including Conference of the Parties (COP) and interim meetings.
Through our partnership with Legal Response International (LRI), our lawyers join forces with legal professionals from across the globe to provide round-the-clock support to countries on the front lines of climate change as they partake in international climate negotiations. For many of these nations, limited access to legal support can make it harder to participate fully in complex negotiations – yet their perspectives are vital in shaping fair and effective climate solutions.
Two ways we contribute
Legal Advice
As part of LRI’s Legal Advisor Group, our volunteers respond to urgent legal queries from national delegations. These cover a wide range of issues, including public international law, international environmental law, human rights law, public policy and financial structuring.
Situation Room
Acting as the first port of call for legal questions during climate negotiations, the Situation Room reviews incoming queries, conducts initial research, and connects each request that comes in to the right experts.
Making an impact
...their voices are crucial in shaping fair and effective climate solutions.’
Adam Culy, Lead Partner
By volunteering their time and skills, our colleagues help advance climate justice and supported countries often under-resourced in global negotiations. This work sits at the intersection of law, diplomacy and environmental policy – and reflects our commitment to using our legal expertise for positive social and environmental impact.
Lead Partner, Adam Culy, said:
"Many countries most vulnerable to climate change have the least access to legal resources, yet their voices are crucial in shaping fair and effective climate solutions. I am incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to supporting these nations during the negotiations, and we look forward to continuing this important work at COP30."