Sonali leads the firm’s advisory offering on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. As Global Head of ESG, Sonali is responsible for developing and driving the firm’s ESG strategy across all practice areas and offices, to deliver market leading ESG advice to clients across all matters.

Sonali has significant experience in the complex legal and policy landscape governing ESG. She has expertise advising on ESG matters in a multi-jurisdictional setting and helping assess the application of ESG regulations to companies with global footprints.

Having worked within industry, Sonali has a good understanding of how clients can apply ESG-focused regulatory and policy developments to mitigate risks and leverage business opportunities. Her focus is on enabling clients to navigate the ESG sea change in a proactive and productive manner.

She has current and previous experience in leadership positions in several ESG-focused industry bodies and is an active contributor to ESG-policy discussions. Amongst other commitments, Sonali is a member of the ESG Advisory Committee convened by the UK FCA to help further develop the ESG regulatory landscape in the UK. She is a board member of the UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association (UKSIF) and also serves on the board of the ocean charity, Blue Marine Foundation (BMF) and of the UK National body for all forms of sailing and boating activities, The Royal Yachting Association (RYA).

Sonali is also the Chair of Social Investment Business, the largest frontline social lender in the UK.