Ashurst has appointed its first global sustainability partner as it seeks to assist clients paying more attention to the issue.

The international firm has appointed finance partner and global high yield head Anna-Marie Slot into the inaugural role, as part of an initiative to assist clients with navigating sustainability issues.

Dave Rome, strategy director in Ashurst's global loans team, will support Slot in the initiative. Ashurst is also introducing sustainability advocates across its global offices to ensure the approach is high on lawyers' agendas.