Overview

Resilient LLP is a specialist climate change and clean energy law firm established over 25 years ago (formerly DeMarco Allan LLP). It provides legal, policy and regulatory advice across the climate, energy, carbon markets and Indigenous rights spectrum. Resilient LLP’s purpose is to support clients navigating legal and strategic challenges associated with the transition to a net-zero and climate-resilient future. The firm works with governments, industry and civil society on matters related to energy transition, climate policy, and climate-related risk.

Mission and focus areas

Resilient LLP’s mission centres on enhancing client resilience and success amid shifting climate regulation, carbon pricing and energy transformation. It focuses on climate change law, clean energy legal frameworks, sustainable finance and ESG-related legal guidance. The firm contributes to sustainable finance and ESG integration by advising on climate-related financial disclosures, carbon finance and climate risk strategies that align with global net-zero objectives. Its legal services span emissions trading, carbon markets, renewable energy transactions, climate policy, and ESG-I (environmental, social, governance and Indigenous) frameworks. Resilient LLP also assists with adaptation finance, nature-based solutions and emerging climate technologies, reflecting its broad engagement in sustainability-driven value creation.

Structure and governance

Resilient LLP is structured as a limited liability partnership with named partners and legal professionals leading its practice areas. Senior Partner and CEO is Lisa DeMarco, supported by a team of partners and lawyers with specialised expertise in climate, energy, carbon markets and Indigenous law. The firm operates globally with multi-jurisdictional capabilities and collaborates with other law firms and industry associations to extend its reach and influence in climate law and policy development.

Programs and offerings

Resilient LLP delivers a range of legal services, strategic advice, bulletins and thought leadership related to climate regulatory developments, carbon markets, and sustainable finance transactions. Its offerings include support on climate-related financial disclosures, emissions trading and compliance, renewable energy financing, carbon and clean fuel standards, Indigenous participation and rights, and net-zero transition frameworks. The firm also publishes regular bulletins and legal opinions to inform clients and the public on key developments in climate and energy regulation. Resilient LLP’s contributions are geared towards helping clients manage legal risk, meet regulatory requirements and capitalise on opportunities in the climate and clean energy sectors.

Our mission is to facilitate the success and resilience of our clients in the midst of the sustainable evolution of the markets and ecosystems in which they work. As a world-leading specialized climate and clean energy law firm, we are deeply committed to the transition to a net-zero, prosperous, and climate-resilient future. Our clients include domestic and international public and private energy companies, governments, financial institutions, industry associations, Indigenous communities, non-governmental organizations, and other global law firms. Our commitment to diversity, anti-discrimination, and inclusion is manifested in a woman-led organization and a gender, 2SLGBTQ+, racially and culturally inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing you with advice that benefits from diverse and inclusive perspectives.