Caroline May
Norton Rose Fullbright
A highly respected environmental and health and safety lawyer, Caroline May serves as chair of Norton Rose Fulbright’s environment, planning, and health and safety practice across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. With over 30 years of experience, she has become a recognised leader in her field, offering specialised expertise in sustainability and ESG corporate reporting. Appointed as Norton Rose Fulbright’s first sustainability partner, May plays a key role in shaping the firm’s global sustainability strategy, helping businesses navigate complex ESG regulations including the CSRD, ISSB standards, and the EU Deforestation Regulation.
A prominent sustainability thought leader, May holds several influential roles: She chairs the Law Society of England & Wales’ Climate Change Working Group, is a director of leading sustainability NGO Aldersgate Group, and co-chairs the Legal Sustainability Alliance. Additionally, she chairs the firm’s sustainability committee for EMEA, guiding its internal initiatives towards net zero.
May regularly presents at major events, including the ESG and Sustainability Reporting Summit in Berlin and the World ESG Summit, and contributes to environmental initiatives such as The Language of Green Demystified, which simplifies ESG concepts for legal professionals.