Sudhir Mishra: Leading Environmental Lawyer Assisting In Landmark Carbon Emissions Case

Sudhir Mishra, Sudhir Mishra, Founder and Managing Partner of Trust Legal Advocates & Consultants has recently been appointed as Amici Curiae by the Supreme Court in a landmark case concerning carbon emissions. This appointment underscores Mishra's reputation as one of the most influential voices in environmental and climate change law. In his new role, he will assist in reviewing the legal framework regulating carbon emissions, a critical issue in the fight against climate change. This is just the latest chapter in a distinguished career that has seen Mishra advocate for sustainable practices and legal reforms on a global scale.

As the founder and managing partner of Trust Legal, Mishra has earned recognition not only as a top-tier litigator but also as a tireless advocate for environmental justice. His leadership has propelled Trust Legal to the forefront of environmental and dispute resolution law, making it a tier-1 law firm recognized by Benchmark Litigation and Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023. The firm’s impressive reputation for commercial transactions, IP rights, and litigation is a direct reflection of Mishra’s strategic vision and legal expertise.

Mishra’s remarkable career includes significant accolades such as the Guardians of Sustainability Award and the Environmental Lawyer of the Year Award 2022, which were granted in recognition of his tireless work in promoting sustainable practices within the legal profession. In 2005, Mishra was chosen by the US government for the prestigious International Visitors Leadership Program for his work in environmental law. His contributions have also earned him a place in Forbes' Legal Power List of India’s Top 100 Lawyers 2023 and the India Business Law Journal’s A-list of Most Recommended Lawyers.

Apart from his work at Trust Legal, Mishra is a respected voice in the media, frequently contributing to leading publications such as Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Bar & Bench, and BW Businessworld. His insights into environmental law, climate change policy, and sustainability have made him a sought-after expert in both legal and environmental circles.

Under Mishra’s guidance, Trust Legal remains a key player in the legal landscape, with a growing reputation for excellence in both domestic and international environmental law. Mishra’s appointment as Amici Curiae in the carbon emissions case further solidifies his standing as a leading expert and advocate for environmental sustainability, pushing the boundaries of legal action in the fight against climate change.

In a battle against air pollution, Sudhir Mishra had voluntarily filed a Writ Petition in the year 2015 before the High Court of Delhi titled as “Sudhir Mishra vs. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and Ors in W.P. (C) 2115 of 2015” to curb the rise of air pollution in the Delhi/NCR region due to multiple inter-state and intra-state environmental factors which is still active.

Mishra’s ongoing work reflects his belief that legal expertise is crucial to tackling the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, and his leadership at Trust Legal is shaping the future of environmental law both in India and globally.

Noted environment lawyer has received the first-ever Guardians of Sustainability Award for the year 2022 at the curtain raiser of The Canvas – the World’s First student SDG accelerator initiative at the House of the Lords.