22 June 2026 • 2 minute read
DLA Piper and London Climate Action Week (LCAW)
As Europe’s largest independent climate gathering, London Climate Action Week (LCAW) convenes global leaders, businesses, policymakers, and civil society to drive collaboration and progress on climate initiatives.
DLA Piper is pleased to collaborate with Climate Action on the Climate Innovation Forum 2026, LCAW’s opening flagship event. Join us on Monday 22 June at London’s historic Guildhall for a high-level forum that will include multiple stages, participatory roundtables, affiliate events, and networking opportunities across industries.
The event will include senior representatives from across DLA Piper's global Sustainability leadership team, including Jean-Pierre Douglas-Henry and Kristy Balsanek, Co-Chairs of the firm's Sustainability Strategy. Mark O’Conor, the firm’s Managing Director of Sectors, Data and AI, will also discuss artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to energy use.
During the week, DLA Piper will host and participate in several climate-focused engagements with key market and pro bono clients.
See us at the following events and engagements
Climate Innovation Forum
22 June 2026 | Guildhall, London
Among other engagements, DLA Piper will participate in a panel discussion entitled “AI, data and digital infrastructure – unlocking potential and managing impact.” Mark O’Conor will serve as a panellist.
Learn more about the Climate Innovation Forum.
Business and Human Rights Lawyers Association (BHRLA) Climate Week Event
22 June 2026
A discussion with BHRLA and the Net Zero Lawyers Alliance (NZLA) will focus on global climate litigation.
WaterAid seminar
22 June 2026
A session led by WaterAid and the CEO Water Mandate will convene stakeholders to explore how corporate water commitments can align with government priorities and unlock investment.
National Emergency Briefing for Law on the Climate and Nature Crisis
22 June 2026
This flagship legal event, hosted by LSA, Legal Charter 1.5, and the Bar Council, will bring together cross-sector professionals to discuss key sustainability topics.
Introducing the UNHCR Refugee Environment Protection Fund
24 June 2026
Led by UNHCR, this invitation-only breakfast session will introduce the Refugee Environmental Protection Fund, a first-of-its-kind financing mechanism designed to unlock scalable environmental solutions in displacement settings through carbon finance and private-sector investment.
Chapter Zero Event – What Does Good Climate Governance Look Like for Boards?
24 June 2026
This panel discussion on climate governance will feature DLA Piper Partner and Chair Boardroom Counsel Alex Tamlyn, Wangui Kaniaru from Nature Governance, and a representative from Chapter Zero.
If you would like to attend any of these events, please contact your usual DLA Piper relationship contact.