Rachel Richardson
Macfarlanes LLP
Heading the ESG practice at Macfarlanes LLP, Rachel Richardson is highly sought-after among funds and asset management clients regarding sustainability reporting and disclosure requirements as well as fund naming and anti-greenwashing rules. Richardson also brings a focus on corporate sustainability and purpose, leading the firm’s advice on B-Corp accreditation.
A core area of focus is TCFD obligations, wherein Richardson assists in interpreting FCA requirements and navigating reporting frameworks. Richardson is also well-versed in the sustainable investments space, assisting clients in investment strategy mandates and in drafting EU SFDR and UK SDR regulatory disclosures
Richardson is notable for her thought leadership on topics including the EU omnibus proposals and the ESMA ESG fund naming guidelines. Richardson also collaborated with the UN PRI and the Alternative Credit Counsel to develop a responsible investment due diligence questionnaire for private debt investors.