Green Tech Legal Collaborative
This pioneering and collaborative pro bono programme arose from ashared vision of supporting climate action and sustainability through a legal/compliance pro bono initiative Find out more
What’s the Green Tech Legal Collaborative?
The Green Tech Legal Collaborative (GTLC), established in 2021 by Bloomberg and Imperial College London in partnership with prestigious law firms Willkie Farr & Gallagher and Ropes & Gray, is a pioneering initiative aimed at supporting climate-positive and sustainability-focused start-ups.
The GTLC is in its fourth year of providing pro bono legal support for Greentech start-ups from Imperial College’s Enterprise Lab in the early stages of their development. The program helps facilitate the development and delivery to market of new ideas and technologies to address climate change and promote sustainability.
Who is it for?
The GTLC is designed to support start-ups that are linked to Imperial College London and are dedicated to climate-positive initiatives or broader environmental and sustainability goals.
Whether an emerging company developing innovative solutions to combat climate change or working towards a more sustainable future, GTLC offers pro bono legal and compliance help overcome regulatory hurdles and scale a business effectively.
To be eligible for GTLC you must:
Be a startup connected to Imperial College London and/or Undaunted network.
Be a startup dedicated to climate-positive or broader environmental and sustainability goals.
Participating Law Firms
The GTLC now brings together Bloomberg, Ropes & Gray LLP, Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, Ashurst, Mayer Brown, Travers Smith, A&O Shearman, Venner Shipley and Keystone Law.
FAQs
What is the Green Tech Legal Collaborative (GTLC)?
The GTLC is a programme established in 2021 by Bloomberg, Imperial College London, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, and Ropes & Gray to provide pro bono legal and compliance support to for-profit start-ups focused on climate-positive and sustainability initiatives.
Who is eligible to receive support from the GTLC?
Startups connected to Imperial College London and/or Undaunted that are dedicated to climate-positive or broader environmental and sustainability goals are eligible for support.
How can a startup apply for the GTLC programme?
Start-ups can apply by filling out the application form available on the GTLC website. After submission, applications are reviewed, and selected start-ups are contacted for further steps. The application process will usually begin in February. Register here to hear about the next application opens.
Is there a cost associated with the legal services provided by GTLC?
No, the legal and compliance support provided by the GTLC is offered pro bono, meaning it is free of charge to the eligible start-ups.
What is the selection process for start-ups to be accepted into the GTLC?
Applications are reviewed by a panel of experts from Bloomberg, ICL, and the partner law firms. Start-ups are selected based on their connection to ICL, the potential impact of their work, and their need for legal support.
How long does the support from GTLC last?
- The duration of support can vary based on the needs of the start-up and the nature of the legal assistance required. Specific timelines are discussed and agreed upon once a start-up is accepted into the programme.
How can I learn more about the GTLC and its services?
For more information, contact [email protected] and register for updates on future applications opening here.
Testimonials
“The initiative the GTLC legal team has taken to support us has been brilliant. The support is enabling us to move forward with the start-up by arranging the appropriate shareholders’ documents, securing our first fund and arranging our first deployment with a customer.”
Inty Grønneberg
Chairman & Founder Ichthion Limited
“GTLC has gone beyond legal advice, offering us consultations in areas like corporate governance and fundraising. Thanks to their support, we have been able to keep our company up-to-date with all legal and corporate obligations, thus ensuring our legal existence.”
Anjali Devadasan
CEO, Treeva
“The GTLC was instrumental in our evolution for the last 2 years, guiding us as we developed our first product. The programme helped us in a series of crucial moments, most notably when we negotiated (for 9 months) and secured our first agreement with a powerful legal team. Not having the support of the programme during this time would have significantly reduced our ability to enter the market.”
Robert Huppertz
CEO & Co-Founder, Orbio Earth
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Find out when the next application cycle opens.