Pinsent Masons

We’ve closed FY24/25 with £680m in revenue and continued to grow across our core sectors and jurisdictions. From advising on Australia’s largest public transport infrastructure project - Sydney Metro - to becoming Heineken’s sole UK legal provider and helping 25+ children gain British citizenship through pro bono work, this year was about impact, innovation, and inclusion. Explore our FY24/25 results here:➡️ https://ow.ly/2kL250WF3ya

This year marks the 25th birthday of Out-Law, our industry-leading content platform. Since launching in 2000, Out-Law has been translating legal developments into real-world insight – helping businesses stay informed, prepared, and ahead. Growing from a standalone site into a dedicated editorial team of legal journalists. Our mission? To deliver clear, accessible reporting that connects legal change to real-world impact. 📩 Did you know you can get this news straight to your inbox? Sign up to our newsletter👉https://ow.ly/ZAj050WEwGI

US-EU trade deal: progress or just a pause? A new agreement aims to cool tensions and avoid a trade war—but with higher tariffs and lingering uncertainty, is it really a win for EU exporters? Dr Totis Kotsonis breaks it down➡️https://ow.ly/Q83H50Wx07h

🌱 Climate change isn’t just a global challenge... it’s now a legal responsibility. The International Court of Justice has confirmed that countries must act on climate under customary international law, not just international treaties. This could reshape how climate justice is pursued, especially by nations most affected by the crisis. Dive into the legal implications ⬇️

The UK government’s just rolled out major reforms to regulation and pensions policy... but will they really unlock investment? Elizabeth Budd and Simon Laight break it down in the latest Pinsent Masons podcast.🎧 👉 Tune in now: https://ow.ly/MyU350Wu7sw

We’ve been named a Top Global Employer by Stonewall in their Global Workplace Equality Index.🏳️🌈 This recognition highlights the everyday actions of our people around the world who help us to build a workplace where LGBTQ+ colleagues feel supported, respected, and able to thrive. 👏👏👏 We know there’s always more to do, and we’re proud to keep pushing for progress.

Today we welcome Marcus Bokkerink, former Chair of the Competition and Markets Authority, and Pippa Wicks, a seasoned transformation leader, to the Pinsent Masons Board. Their combined experience in regulatory strategy, innovation, and global business leadership will play a key role in shaping the firm’s next phase of growth. Senior Partner Andrew Masraf commented: “Their sharp business acumen, experience in deploying AI technologies and progressive mindsets perfectly align with our vision and culture.” We look forward to the impact Marcus and Pippa will bring to the firm. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ejRFzfTv

The public M&A market remained resilient in the first half of 2025, with cautious but committed interest in mid-market deals. Public M&A expert Adam Cain has contributed to Thomson Reuters’ biannual report, ‘Public M&A: Trends and Highlights from the First Half of 2025’, offering insights into key developments and emerging themes in UK public M&A activity. The full report can be read here (registration needed): https://ow.ly/GhbZ50WpOjC #MergersAndAcquisitions

📢Hemos asesorado a Iberdrola en la venta de una cartera de centrales hidroeléctricas a Green Energy Platform (GEP), una plataforma propiedad de Renewable Power International y Cube Infrastructure Managers. El portfolio incluye diez centrales hidroeléctricas con una capacidad instalada total de 31 MW situadas en las provincias de La Rioja, Navarra, Castilla la Mancha y Castilla y León. 💧 👏 ¡Enhorabuena Juan de Navasqüés Dacal, Alfonso Bayona Giménez, Sergio Peñamaría Rivas y Mercedes Buades Salvá!

The European Commission has launched its first mechanism under its new EU Energy and Raw Materials Platform which is designed to help European companies secure critical resources while accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy. The “Hydrogen Mechanism” will match suppliers of hydrogen and its derivatives to offtakers and help firms identify infrastructure needs, access financial solutions and build long term partnerships. Stakeholders can now register on the platform and subscribe to the hydrogen mechanism, with the Commission encouraging companies of all sizes – from energy producers to industrial consumers – to participate. Read more by our renewable energy experts Garrett Monaghan and Shani Stallard and click “follow renewables” to keep up to date with the latest developments in the sector. 👇https://ow.ly/t7aQ50WnuPz