Corporate Social Responsibility Solicitors

Our Corporate Social Responsibility Legal Services

CSR Policy Drafting and Review

A well-drafted CSR policy sets out your business’s commitments in a way that is clear, enforceable, and legally sound. We help businesses create policies that are tailored to their sector, realistic in their obligations, and properly integrated with their employment contracts and supplier agreements.

• Drafting bespoke CSR policies and codes of conduct
• Reviewing and updating existing CSR documentation
• Aligning CSR commitments with your corporate governance framework
• Integrating CSR obligations into employment contracts and supplier terms

Modern Slavery and Supply Chain Compliance

The Modern Slavery Act 2015 places specific reporting obligations on larger businesses, but supply chain due diligence is a growing expectation for businesses of all sizes. We advise on what your business needs to do, how to document it, and how to protect yourself if issues arise within your supply chain.

• Modern slavery statement drafting and review
• Supply chain due diligence frameworks
• Supplier contract clauses for ethical standards
• Compliance audits and gap analysis

Greenwashing and Responsible Marketing Compliance

Making environmental or ethical claims about your business or products carries legal risk if those claims cannot be substantiated. We advise on compliance with advertising regulations and CMA guidance, helping you communicate your CSR credentials accurately and defensibly.

• Reviewing marketing materials and public CSR statements
• Advice on CMA green claims guidance
• Drafting accurate and compliant sustainability disclosures
• Managing reputational risk from challenged claims

Employment and Workplace Responsibility

A credible CSR programme starts with how a business treats its own people. Our employment law team advises businesses on building workplaces that reflect their stated values, covering everything from fair employment practices to diversity obligations and whistleblowing procedures.

• Reviewing employment contracts and staff policies
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion policy drafting
• Whistleblowing frameworks and protected disclosure policies
• Advice on pay transparency and reporting obligations

Corporate Governance and Responsible Business Structure

For businesses looking to formalise their social purpose, we advise on the right corporate structure, whether that means strengthening your existing governance or exploring options such as community interest company status. Our corporate governance solicitors can help you build a structure that reflects your values and satisfies stakeholder expectations.

• Community interest company (CIC) formation and advice
• Governance reviews and board responsibility frameworks
• Shareholder and investor reporting obligations
• Advice on B Corp certification requirements

Regulatory Compliance and CSR Risk Management

CSR obligations intersect with a growing range of UK regulations, from data protection law to environmental legislation and consumer rights. We help businesses identify where their CSR commitments create legal exposure and put the right protections in place before problems arise.

• Compliance audits across CSR-relevant regulatory areas
• GDPR and data privacy advice for responsible data handling
• Environmental obligation reviews for commercial operators
• Advice on ESG reporting and investor expectations