David Hunter
Bates Wells
David Hunter at Bates Wells is a leading authority on supporting businesses address climate change and biodiversity loss through their corporate operations, governance structures, and contractual relationships. Alongside helping clients deliver on ESG within shareholder agreements, Hunter places a particular emphasis on bringing nature into boardroom considerations.
A key client is the Knepp Wildland Foundaiton, which is working to restore the ecosystem of the River Adur in Sussex. Within the mandate, Hunter advised on land, financial and funding, and governance matters, helping create a legal solution which supports water quality, flood alleviation, and biodiversity.
A leading voice within the legal sector’s green transition, Hunter has served as a member of The Law Society Climate Change Working Group since 2020 and co-founded the Legal Charter 1.5 network. As a member of the UN Race to Zero Serviced Emissions working group, Hunter co-authored guidance on how the sector can reduce its advised emissions.