Commercial Litigation

Greenwashing Claims

September 17th 2026

Virtual Seminar

Greenwashing Claims: Legal Risks for You and Your Clients

September 17th 2026

2pm - 5pm

Speakers: Iain Sim

Virtual Seminar

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£180+VAT

3hrs CPD

Businesses are under increasing pressure to promote their environmental credentials, but with that comes growing legal risk. Greenwashing claims are on the rise, driven by regulators, competitors and consumer scrutiny.

What may appear to be a simple marketing statement can quickly become a legal issue. This session explores how these risks arise and how solicitors can advise clients safely in an evolving regulatory landscape.

What you will learn:

What constitutes greenwashing in practice

The current UK legal and regulatory landscape

How greenwashing claims arise and are pursued

Sectors and statements most at risk

Managing litigation and reputational exposure

Practical steps to minimise risk when advising clients

Emerging trends and future developments

Iain Sim is a qualified solicitor, based in Glasgow. Since 2003 he has taught, coordinated and examined a range of business and commercial subjects at both the University of Strathclyde's School of Law and Strathclyde Business School. He has delivered at MSC, MBA and exec level not only in the UK, but also in the Middle East and Far East. He is the co-author of Commercial Awareness for Lawyers, and also has written many articles for various legal journals.

Away from law Iain is the Chairman of Friends of TS Queen Mary, a registered charity that owns and is restoring TS Queen Mary. Under his leadership the Charity has structured £5M of cash and in-kind support into the project, and was awarded the Great Scot Charity Award in 2016.