Posted Wednesday 22nd October 2025
Joelson LLP has joined 1% for the Planet, pledging to donate at least 1% of its annual fee revenue to support environmental organisations worldwide.
Joelson’s commitment to sustainability and taking action to protect the planet runs deep within our firm’s values and culture. The firm achieved B Corp certification in 2023, are partners with Ecologi, and actively advocates for the Better Business Act.
Last year, Joelson received Ecologi’s ‘For Our Planet’ Silver Award, in recognition of its measured carbon footprint, reduction targets, and funding of impactful climate projects.
In addition to environmental initiatives, Joelson continues to support City Harvest as its firm charity, helping tackle London’s challenges of waste, inequality, and isolation. By redistributing surplus food, City Harvest helps businesses become more sustainable and impactful.
By contributing 1% of annual fee revenue, thousands of 1% for the Planet members have raised over $700 million in funding to support environmental partners around the globe.
Partners are vetted and approved based on referrals, track record, and environmental focus. With over 7,200 environmental partners in the 1% for the Planet network, every member can find and support the causes that matter most to them.
Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet, says:
“We are thrilled to welcome Joelson to the 1% for the Planet network. Their membership, as a forward-thinking firm prioritizing people, planet, and profit, signifies important leadership in the UK legal sector. By certifying their philanthropic giving, Joelson embraces the power of collective action and gains a unique opportunity to champion impact-driven businesses. This allows them to help accelerate smart environmental giving well beyond their own commitment. We look forward to the positive ripple effect their involvement will create.”
Phil Hails-Smith, Managing Partner of Joelson LLP, says:
“Joining 1% for the Planet reinforces our commitment to making a positive environmental impact. At Joelson, we believe businesses have a responsibility beyond profit; we must contribute to the health and resilience of our planet. This partnership is a natural extension of our values and commitment to sustainable growth and reinforces our commitment to Planet, People and Profit. Through it, we intend to channel meaningful support to environmental causes while inspiring others in our community to do the same.”
This article is for reference purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking or deciding not to take any action.
Joelson advised With Intelligence and its founder Charlie Kerr on the $1.8 billion sale of the company to S&P Global
When it comes to property transactions, a site visit can reveal critical details that make all the difference and at Joelson, we believe in being there every step of the way.
We have partnered with Ecologi and are now a Climate Action workforce. Through Ecologi we are planting trees across the world to grow our own forest to offset our carbon emissions.
