Mexico Adopts Climate-Aligned Legal Clauses

Mexico City has become a hub for climate-conscious legal practice with the release of 17 climate-aligned clauses adapted to Mexican law by UK-based nonprofit The Chancery Lane Project (TCLP). The clauses were made available in Spanish for the first time during the Global Alliance of Impact Lawyers (GAIL) Summit, an event gathering legal professionals focused on integrating sustainability into corporate practice.

The initiative was developed in collaboration with law firms Nader, Hayaux & Goebel (NHG) and Hogan Lovells. The clauses cover core practice areas including sustainability, finance, construction, corporate governance, and M&As. Their adaptation to Mexican law provides legal practitioners across Latin America with practical frameworks to embed ESG principles into contracts, corporate documents, and financial instruments.

“These clauses transform ambition into action. By providing climate-aligned clauses in Spanish and tailored to Mexican law, we are giving lawyers and businesses across Latin America practical tools to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy,” said Natasha Morgan, Head of Legal Content, TCLP.

The project was led by NHG’s Sustainable Transition Task Force in partnership with Hogan Lovells, ensuring both technical accuracy and contextual relevance. Each clause was reviewed and quality-assured to align with Mexican legal principles while remaining consistent with international ESG norms.

“Our longstanding collaboration with TCLP has allowed NHG to lead this ambitious project, opening the door for all Spanish-speaking countries to access actionable, climate-aligned clauses. We are proud to stand as part of a global movement of conscious counsellors, building bridges between Mexico, the United Kingdom, and Europe to accelerate the transition toward a sustainable economy,” said Yves Hayaux du Tilly, Partner, NHG. 

Mauricio Llamas, Partner, Hogan Lovells, highlighted the significance of the initiative for Latin America. “This initiative showcases the growing momentum for climate-conscious practice in the region and reflects a deep commitment from Mexican legal practitioners to drive sustainable change,” he said.

TCLP’s expansion into Mexico forms part of a broader global effort to make climate-aligned legal instruments accessible and adaptable to diverse legal systems. Over the past year, the organization supported transpositions of clauses in Japan, Germany, Italy, Australia, and the United States. These tools address supplier due diligence, ESG-linked remuneration, renewable energy procurement, and simplified arbitration processes for sustainability disputes.

By translating and localizing model clauses, TCLP is equipping lawyers and policymakers to embed sustainability into everyday legal practice. The Mexican transpositions also provide a foundation for future replication across Latin America, where governments are increasingly aligning legal frameworks with climate transition goals. 

“This work is about building a community of professionals working together across borders and legal cultures. Seeing these clauses come to life in Mexico, after similar progress in the United Kingdom and Europe, shows the power of collective action and what we can achieve together,” Morgan stated.