Green Ambassadors: United Kingdom 2025

Jonathan Gilmour


Travers Smith LLP

Jonathan Gilmour

Jonathan Gilmour heads up the derivatives and structured products (DSP) practice at Travers Smith LLP with a specialisation in advising clients on carbon trading, green bonds, and other ESG financial instruments. Navigating the complexities of ESG-related financial products, he works closely with industry bodies to develop policy and regulation in this field.

Gilmour is actively involved in several key industry bodies: He is a member of the Governance Committee of the UK Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) Forum and participates in the UK Sustainable Investment & Finance Association’s (UKSIF) Green Taxonomy Advisory Working Group and Industry Development Committee. Additionally, he serves on the UK Board of the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers.

Gilmour’s commitment to sustainable financial practices is also reflected in his dedication to pro bono work. He supports organisations such as the Impact Investing Institute, the Green Finance Institute, and the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (UN-PRI), helping advance the agendas of impact investing and green finance.