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​A pioneering Scottish law firm with a global reach — championing environmental, human rights law and the Rights of Nature to protect people and the planet, and advance equality and diversity in the legal sector.

Our Services

Founded in 2012, Living Law is a public interest law firm dedicated to using environmental law to safeguard the Living Planet on which all life depends. We provide expert legal services tailored to meet the diverse needs, timescales, and budgets of our clients.

We work to advance awareness and enforcement of environmental and human rights, ensuring protection for people and the planet now and in the future.

 

Operating across the private, government, and third sectors, our team brings extensive experience from leading roles both domestically and internationally.

Our Expertise:

  • Legal Advisory: Strategic legal counsel on environmental and human rights law, and specialist subject matter areas (such as, energy, biodiversity etc. For the detail, see our areas of practice).

  • Litigation & Advocacy: Representation in courts, administrative procedures and international fora to uphold justice.

  • Policy & Research: Shaping laws and policies to drive sustainable change and unlock opportunity.

  • Training & Capacity Building: Empowering individuals and organisations with expert legal knowledge.

 

Access to Environmental Justice

At Living Law, we believe justice should be accessible across societies. Our innovative approach aims to break down barriers, making expert legal advice more broadly available - utilising law as a forward looking, strategic and positive force. Whether you're an individual, business, NGO, or government body, obtaining early and strategic legal counsel can save significant time and resources in the long-term.

Join Us

If you share our optimism about the opportunities ahead in the green transition, we'd love to connect and eco-vate. By partnering with you at every stage, we can help guide you through the legal maze to bring Nature on Board.

Ready to take action and unlock opportunities? Contact us to arrange a consultation with a member of our team and discover the value we add.

Our Recognitions

  • 🏆 Best Environmental Law Specialists of the Year, UK (2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020) – Global 100

  • 🏆 Leading Environmental Law Experts (2019, 2020) – Scottish Enterprise Awards

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