Net Zero Lawyers Alliance: About us

Theory of change

Commercial law firms and the law can play an essential role in implementing the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Legal frameworks, products and services are critical to aligning finance flows consistent with net zero. The law can - and must - enable the transition to net zero.

Lawyers are also uniquely positioned to help their clients understand the evolving net zero landscape they are operating in, and recognise and act on climate-related risks and opportunities.

Our story

The Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA) was established ahead of COP26 to mobilise commercial law firms, lawyers and the law to accelerate the transition to net zero. Since then, the NZLA has been pivotal in positioning commercial law firms to help their clients reduce their emissions and build climate resilience, in turn supporting the global transition.

Today, our membership includes over 35 member firms, encompassing over 100,000 lawyers across more than 40 jurisdictions. The NZLA is committed to leveraging the collective expertise of its membership to provide net zero aligned legal services and align commercial law with net zero in a systematic way.

Meet the secretariat

Georgina Beasley

CEO

Georgina Beasley (MA, LLB (Honours)) is the CEO of the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, leading its efforts to ensure the law accelerates the transition to net zero emissions. Georgina has worked in environmental law and both domestic and international climate policy and strategy, including as a UNFCCC negotiator for New Zealand and as a private secretary to New Zealand Ministers for Climate Change. Georgina is driven by connection and community, believing that both are critical to solving the climate crisis.

Fazilat Damani

COO

Fazilat Damani (MLA, MSc, BBA (Honours)) is the COO of the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance and brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and business transformation. With over a decade in various executive roles, she specialises in driving operational excellence and sustainability initiatives. Fazilat's expertise in risk management, financial governance, and innovation makes her a key player in advancing the Alliance's mission towards a transition to net zero.

Jemima Jamieson

Senior Executive

Jemima Jamieson (LLM (Honours), MSc (Distinction), BA) is a Senior Executive at the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance. With a diverse background that spans report writing, environmental law and climate change policy, Jemima plays a key role in progressing the work of the Accelerator Groups, with an initial focus on fiduciary duties.

Lara Douvartzidis

Senior Legal Executive

Lara Douvartzidis (LLB, BEnvs, LLM (Ad.), GDLP) is a Senior Legal Executive at the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance. She has extensive experience in environmental law, disputes and business and human rights law, having worked in both private practice and legal policy, including leading the International Bar Association UNFCCC delegation. She serves as an Officer of the IBA Business and Human Rights Committee and is an Associate Fellow of the Centre For International Sustainable Development Law. She lives by the motto 'Teamwork makes the dream work'.

Thomas So

Legal Secondee

Thomas So (LLB, LPC MSc) is currently a trainee at Clifford Chance on secondment to the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance, having previously worked in structured and real estate finance. Thomas' interests span the full spectrum of climate issues, with a particular focus on sustainable finance and ESG policy.

Tiago Fougo

Office Manager

Tiago Fougo (LLB) is the office manager at Net Zero Lawyers Alliance. With a background in law and a past career in professional cycling, he offers a fresh perspective to the team. Currently furthering his legal education with an LLM SQE 1&2, Tiago applies his methodical approach and experience from his paralegal work to support the NZLA.

Meet the board

Kelly Clark

Board member

Kelly Clark is a Net Zero Lawyers Alliance board member.

Anna-Marie Slot

Board member

Anna-Marie Slot is a Net Zero Lawyers Alliance board member.

Nathalie Allen

Board member

Nathalie Allen is a Net Zero Lawyers Alliance board member.

Publications

UK/EU Competition 101

This presentation outlines the Net Zero Lawyers’ Alliance guide on navigating EU/UK competition law in the context of sustainability and climate agreements, highlighting the balance between antitrust regulations and fostering competitor collaboration on environmental initiatives.