A recent report by Law Students for Climate Accountability has named several prominent law firms as the “worst offenders” for their work involving fossil fuel clients. Among the firms highlighted are Clifford Chance, Linklaters, Allen & Overy Shearman, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Kirkland & Ellis, Latham & Watkins, and Paul, Weiss Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. The report underscores the significant role these firms play in facilitating fossil fuel activities.
Between 2019 and 2023, the top 100 law firms globally played a pivotal role in fossil fuel transactions, amounting to $2.89 trillion. These firms also engaged in 518 instances of climate-exacerbating representation and received $32.97 million for lobbying on behalf of fossil fuel interests. The original report and more details about the named law firms can be found here.