Green Ambassadors: United Kingdom 2026

Richard Broadbent


Freeths LLP

Richard Broadbent

Boasting a wealth of expertise on natural capital and novel environmental law issues, Richard Broadbent at Freeths LLP is a leading authority on the intersection of law and policy in the sustainability arena.

Broadbent possesses broad experience in matters concerning protected sites. In a mandate which helps improve the legal regimes protecting biodiversity, Broadbent acted for the Office for Environmental Protection in its review of the frameworks governing protected nature conservation sites.

A key thought leader across the sustainability landscape, Broadbent speaks at industry and educational events concerning nature conservation and biodiversity, participates in podcasts and webinars on nature and sustainable development, and authors articles on developments in the habitats, biodiversity, and nature recovery spaces. Broadbent also provides public and private sector clients with training on topics including marine ecosystems and biodiversity net gain.