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Roythornes Solicitors is proud to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Legal 500 Green Guide 2025, reaffirming its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The guide, which highlights the efforts of only 52 law firms across the UK, showcases the firm’s leadership in supporting green initiatives and driving positive change within the legal sector.
Specialising in agriculture, food, land, and property law, Roythornes has been a trusted advisor to farmers and landowners for decades. The firm has developed a strong reputation for its expertise in renewable energy projects, with a particular focus on the solar and battery storage sectors.
The Natural Resources team, led by Partner Edd Johnson, has played a pivotal role in several high-profile renewable energy projects. Among these is a 500MW solar development and energy storage park in Lincolnshire, spanning an impressive 1,690 acres and incorporating infrastructure to connect to the national grid. The team is also advising a significant estate on a 400MW battery storage scheme and substation, navigating complex agricultural tenancy and taxation considerations.
At the same time, the firm’s nationally recognised agriculture team is advising farmers and landowners on ways to take advantage of the increasing demand for carbon sequestration projects. Their work includes advising on carbon trading platforms, large scale landscape recovery schemes and biodiversity Net Gain agreements.
The firm’s dedication to sustainability extends beyond client work. Internally, Roythornes has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2024. Their Green Team implements eco-friendly practices throughout its operations, earning recognition such as the iiE ‘Influencer of the Year 2023’ award, the iiE ‘10 Years of Green 2024’ award, and the Sustainability category win at the 2024 Peterborough Telegraph Business Excellence Awards.
As Roythornes continues to champion green initiatives, the firm remains a trusted partner for clients looking to embrace sustainability in their business and land-use strategies.
The full Legal 500 Green Guide 2025 is available here.