Green Ambassadors: United Kingdom 2026

Heading the global ESG practice at Linklaters LLP, Rachel Barrett is a key contact on pressing ESG governance and risk management mandates. A trusted advisor on strategic ESG matters, including navigating regulator and stakeholder obligations and expectations, Barrett supports major global corporates and financial services companies in meeting disclosure requirements, managing risk, and effectively planning for the green transition.

Bringing deep expertise on how multinationals can leverage opportunities within the sustainability regulatory and risk landscape, Barrett acts for Barclays in navigating ESG regulation, climate disclosures, sustainable finance matters, and in implementing its ESG strategy.

Barrett plays a key role in shaping the firm’s green commitments, including supporting the internal sustainability team in navigating climate disclosures, understanding the legal sector’s climate-related risks, and preparing its sustainability report. Barrett helped design the firm’s ESG accelerator programme, which supports global teams in integrating sustainability considerations into their client work.