Bishop Fraser Attorneys is proud to share that Partner and Founder, Davide Bishop, has been recognised in the Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Environment & Climate Change 2025 Report, an international ranking identifying the world’s top environmental and climate change lawyers.
This recognition underscores Bishop Fraser Attorneys’ leadership in environmental law, mining regulation, and ESG compliance, highlighting the firm’s commitment to helping South African and global clients navigate the rapidly evolving environmental, social, and governance landscape.
About the Lexology Index Recognition
The Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Environment & Climate Change report (formerly Who’s Who Legal) identifies practitioners who demonstrate exceptional expertise, client service, and regulatory insight in the fields of environmental and climate change law; they not only excel in their legal fields but also shape the conversations, strategies, and frameworks that drive global progress in environmental and climate governance.
The 2025 edition draws on more than 4,800 data points and 224 interviews and surveys conducted with clients and peers worldwide. Of all lawyers nominated globally, only 13% were selected for inclusion, placing Davide Bishop among a small and highly distinguished group recognised for their excellence across the environmental legal spectrum.
Why This Recognition Matters
Environmental and climate change law is no longer a niche area; it’s a core driver of business risk, compliance, and opportunity.
For South African companies operating in mining, energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors, environmental regulation now intersects with nearly every strategic decision. ESG performance, carbon management, and resource efficiency have become legal and commercial imperatives.
This recognition reflects Bishop Fraser’s ongoing work in helping clients:
- Obtain and maintain environmental authorisations and water-use licences;
- Align operations with NEMA, NEM:AQA, MHSA, and MPRDA frameworks;
- Address climate risk and emissions reporting obligations;
- Implement ESG-aligned compliance and governance systems; and
- Manage environmental liabilities during mine closure, rehabilitation, and corporate transactions.
“This recognition reflects not only individual effort but the strength of collaboration between our team and the clients who trust us to deliver clarity in complex regulatory spaces,” says Davide Bishop.
“Environmental and climate law have become central to responsible business strategy. We’re proud to help our clients lead with compliance, sustainability, and foresight.”
Bishop Fraser Attorneys’ Approach to Environmental and Climate Law
Bishop Fraser Attorneys offers comprehensive environmental legal support, enabling clients to balance sustainability goals with operational and commercial realities.
Our services include:
- Environmental due diligence and permitting for mining and energy projects;
- Climate-related risk assessments and ESG advisory;
- Regulatory liaison and environmental litigation; and
- Transactional advice on mergers, acquisitions, and compliance audits.
We work alongside clients to translate complex environmental obligations into clear, actionable strategies that protect business value and support sustainable growth.
Looking Ahead
As South Africa advances its commitments to climate resilience, renewable energy, and sustainable development, legal frameworks will continue to evolve.
Bishop Fraser Attorneys remains a trusted advisor for organisations seeking to navigate these changes with clarity, compliance, and confidence.
We congratulate Davide Bishop on this outstanding recognition, which reaffirms our firm’s role as a thought leader in environmental and climate change law.
Read the full Lexology Index Thought Leaders: Environment & Climate Change 2025 Report: Lexology Index Thought Leaders 2025
Recognition is only meaningful when it advances the conversation. If your business operates in the mining, energy, or infrastructure sector and needs to enhance environmental compliance or ESG readiness, contact Bishop Fraser Attorneys for legal guidance grounded in strategy, integrity, and results.