London, England – Mayer Brown has been recognized for its innovative contributions to sustainability in the legal sector, earning the title of Most Innovative in Sustainability at the recent Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards. The firm was also highlighted in the Financial Times’ 2025 Innovative Lawyers: Europe Report, further solidifying its reputation as a key player in the European legal landscape.
The award for Most Innovative in Sustainability stems from Mayer Brown’s role in advising Standard Chartered Bank on a groundbreaking $3 billion clean energy infrastructure collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform in collaboration with Apollo. Chris McGarry, a partner in the Structured Finance division, was specifically acknowledged for his leadership throughout this project, which serves as a model for mobilizing private investments into clean energy initiatives.
In addition to this top honor, the firm received a commendation for its Innovation in Training and Development. This recognition highlights the firm’s commitment to advancing legal education through its GenAI initiative, which has provided comprehensive training, guidance, and governance on Generative AI technologies for both its employees and key clients.
Mayer Brown also garnered attention in the category of Innovative Lawyers in Disputes and Crisis Management for its work with Shepherd Construction. The firm played a pivotal role in a significant construction and cladding litigation valued at nearly £70 million. This case is noteworthy as it is among the first to explore new legal actions against cladding manufacturers under section 149 of the Building Safety Act.
Mehreen Malik, who leads the European pro bono efforts, was also profiled as an influential intrapreneur. During her tenure, she has significantly enhanced Mayer Brown’s pro bono culture, leading to a 68% increase in pro bono hours logged by lawyers in London, as well as a 31% rise in the number of attorneys participating in pro bono work over the past five years.
The Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe ceremony took place on September 18 in London, celebrating the most progressive legal minds and firms across the continent.
Produced in collaboration with RSGI, the FT Innovative Lawyers Europe 2025 report utilizes a unique methodology to rank and assess submissions. RSGI researchers conduct interviews with clients, senior lawyers, and industry experts to evaluate the most noteworthy contributions in various categories.
This recognition underlines Mayer Brown’s ongoing commitment to leadership in sustainability, innovation in legal practices, and a dedication to public service through pro bono efforts.
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