United Kingdom: Environmental Law

There are countless reasons to celebrate and be grateful for our planet. The purpose of Earth Day is to promote positive environmental action that will help protect our planet for as long as possible.

PFAS, or "forever chemicals," are facing increased regulatory scrutiny and litigation worldwide as concerns mount over their environmental and health impacts. This analysis examines the evolving legal landscape surrounding these persistent synthetic substances, from product liability claims and greenwashing allegations to emerging regulatory frameworks in the EU and UK. What strategic considerations should businesses with PFAS exposure prioritize to navigate this complex risk environment?

Nature-related risk has evolved from a specialist environmental concern into a mainstream organisational priority affecting governance, legal compliance, and long-term value.

If you market and sell products to consumers in the EU, you need to be aware of the EU's Empowering Consumers...

At the same time, other countries such as Australia, China, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, and Singapore are pressing ahead with new climate or climate-adjacent legislation.

With the recent launch of a biodiversity credits policy forum at COP 30, the UK's notable steps on biodiversity regulation coincide with heightened global policy attention on this area.

On 30 January 2026, the UK's Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") launched a consultation on the introduction of mandatory sustainability reporting for listed companies, based on the yet-to-be-finalised UK Sustainability Reporting Standards ("UK SRS").

The global transition toward renewable energy, electric vehicles and advanced technologies has placed cobalt at the centre of the modern industrial supply chain.

The CMA has published additional guidance (the guidance) on greenwashing for all businesses in the supply chain. The guidance supplements the CMA's Green Claims Code adopted in 2021...