Specialists in Australian climate change law

Equity Generation Lawyers is an independent, respected legal practice of top-tier corporate lawyers. We specialise in climate and corporate governance litigation in Australian courts. Our record includes the successful resolution of world-first systemic cases against corporate and government actors, including retirement funds, major banks, and a national sovereign bond issuer. We bring the same strategic approach to matters for clients seeking redress for human rights impacts and complex issues of high public interest.

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Reduced fossil fuel lending by billions

through litigation against major banks

High Court victory overturned anti-EV legislation

returning $8M to consumers

Landmark children’s case

highlighted climate risk as an intergenerational injustice

Climate litigation has evolved into a powerful global tool for advancing climate action and accountability.

Inger Andersen – Executive Director of UNEP

Impact of our client matters

  • US $2.7BDivested in oil and gas projects
  • 421Mt CO2eqOf estimated real emissions reduction over 2 years
  • A$ 60BIn superannuation assets now directly subject to climate policies litigation

Our strategic climate and biodiversity litigation draws on expertise across a broad range of legal disciplines, including:

  • Administrative Law
  • Anti-Discrimination Law
  • Competition and Consumer Law
  • Constitutional Law
  • Contract Law
  • Corporations Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • First Nations Rights
  • Human Rights
  • International Law
  • Media and Communications Law
  • Tort Law

Where we focus

Equity Generation Lawyers litigates high-profile climate, human rights and governance cases. We represent clients seeking to challenge those profiting from pollution, defend cultural heritage and advance legal protections for people and planet.

Our work is client-led and aligned to our core areas of expertise. We focus on cases where the law can deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients. Some cases may have systemic impacts beyond the immediate parties. Our work spans:

  • Finance (systemic)
  • Climate Accountability (Corporate, Coal Exports, LNG exports)
  • Oil and Gas Decommissioning
  • Offsets
  • Oceans
  • Traditional Owner rights
  • Biodiversity
  • Data Centres (and other technologies)

In the leading review of corporate climate litigation in Australia, 85% of the most impactful private litigation cases listed were conducted by Equity Generation Lawyers.

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Get in touch

For general enquiries, media enquiries, suggestions or concerns, reach out to us in the following ways, or use the form on this page.

Email
info@equitygenerationlawyers.com

Office
Level 1 81.5 George Street
The Rocks NSW 2000

Media enquiries
David Barnden
+61 02 8530 8311

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    Equity Generation Lawyers acknowledges and respects the Australian First Nations traditional custodians of the lands upon which our offices are located. We extend our respect to First Nations Elders – past, present and emerging – and to all First Nations people.