Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme
Catalyse your journey towards sustainability with legal guidance.
About this programme
As global sustainability agendas gain momentum, Singapore enterprises are increasingly embarking on sustainability projects. However, the journey often presents complex risks and regulatory challenges that require specialised knowledge. This programme will bridge the gap between your sustainability ambitions and legal compliance by providing you with access to expert guidance.
You can engage our participating legal partners for guidance on specific sustainability-related legal challenges in five areas:- Carbon Markets
- Sustainability Due Diligence and Supply Chains
- Infrastructure, Buildings, Energy, and Transportation Projects
- Sustainable Finance
- Sustainability Governance & Reporting
To make it more accessible for enterprises to receive legal advice at the outset of your sustainability initiatives for risk management, Enterprise Singapore will defray up to 50% of the legal fees for eligible businesses, with a cap of $90,000 per company.
Eligibility
Enterprises must meet the following requirements:
- Business entity registered or incorporated in Singapore,
- A minimum of 30% local shareholding held by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), based on ultimate individual ownership, and,
- Fulfil the criteria of SMEs or Mid-Sized Enterprises:
- SMEs: Group annual revenue below $100 million or group employment size of less than 200
- Mid-Sized Enterprises: Non-SME, and group annual revenue below $1billion
Upon completion of the legal matter, all participating companies must submit a report detailing the assistance provided by their chosen law firm. The law firm will provide the reporting template.
How to Apply
Eligible companies can sign up by emailing any of the participating legal partners listed below. To join the programme, companies must submit their latest ACRA business profile (dated within the last 6 months from the date of application) to their chosen law firm and complete a declaration form during the application process. The law firm will provide the declaration form.
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Drew & Napier Drew & Napier’s Environmental, Social & Governance practice group encompasses a multi-disciplinary team of practitioners dedicated to providing holistic legal expertise to support its clients’ ESG needs. Drawing from Drew & Napier’s extensive experience in a wide range of legal services, including regulatory compliance, transactional expertise in banking & finance, corporate/mergers and acquisitions, litigation, competition, energy & natural resources and intellectual property, its ESG practice group is well-equipped to handle the challenges faced by its clients. |
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Rajah & Tann Recognized as the Top Singapore Law Firm in ESG (2025) by The Straits Times, Asia's Top 15 ESG Law Firms (2024) by the Asian Legal Business SE Asia Law Awards, and The Legal 500 Green Guide: Asia Pacific (2023-2024) Guide, Rajah & Tann’s multi-disciplinary team is experienced in legal structuring and advising particularly in respect of renewable and carbon projects, sustainable finance and supply chains, helping clients navigate interconnected sustainability issues to achieve inclusive commercial and economic goals. |
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Shook Lin & Bok A pioneer in this space, Shook Lin & Bok provides expert legal guidance on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) matters. From compliance and risk management to sustainability strategies and dispute resolution, its comprehensive and integrated whole-of-firm approach to ESG practice supports businesses as they navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of sustainable growth and ethical responsibility. |
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WongPartnership WongPartnership is a market leader and one of the largest law firms in Singapore. Through the WPG regional law network, the firm provides tailored solutions to clients across Asia and the Middle East in both advisory and transactional work and complex and high-profile disputes. The firm’s Sustainability & Responsible Business Practice advises on sustainable and green financing solutions, sustainable investments and ESG-related transactional issues, sustainable infrastructure and energy, regulatory and governance issues, carbon-related matters, and provides litigation support on ESG-related issues. |
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Sustainability Legal Catalyst Programme
