Legal Minds.
Vegan Values.
Our vision
The Legal Vegan Network (LVN) was set up in 2024 to bring together legal professionals who are passionate about veganism or interested in learning more. LVN serves as a platform for informed discussion on the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of a vegan lifestyle while also fostering a supportive community of like-minded lawyers.
Beyond conversation, LVN is committed to driving positive change by raising funds for animal welfare and environmental initiatives. The network also provides valuable opportunities for professional growth, enabling members to connect, collaborate, and build meaningful relationships within the legal profession. Whether you are a dedicated vegan advocate or simply curious about the movement, LVN offers a welcoming space to engage, learn, and contribute to a more sustainable and compassionate world.
LVN is working towards its vision of a compassionate future through
three key pillars
Empowering
Impact
We actively raise funds for animal welfare and environmental initiatives. By supporting these causes, we contribute to a healthier planet and a brighter future for all.
Community Connection
As legal professionals, we come together to build a supportive community. Whether you’re a vegan, vegetarian, or simply curious, our inclusive space welcomes everyone who shares our passion for ethical living.
Informed Conversations
Our platform fosters engaging discussions about the benefits of veganism. We believe that informed dialogue leads to greater understanding and inspires positive lifestyle choices.
Our Committee
Meet the committee members behind the Legal Vegan Network.
Marcos Eleftheriou
Marcos is a Legal Director at Fieldfisher, specialising in medical negligence. A committed ethical vegan for over a decade, Marcos only wishes he had embraced veganism earlier in life. He believes that adopting a vegan lifestyle is crucial to minimising exploitation in all its forms, positively impacting both human and non-human animals.
Amy Taylor
Amy is a barrister at Six Pump Court Chambers in London and has a broad common law practice that includes criminal, regulatory, and civil law. She is particularly interested in animal welfare and environmental issues and hopes to build on her practice in these areas.
Damit Arachchige
Damit is an associate at Taylor Wessing London specialising in banking and finance. Though he was born and grew up in Italy, he’s gone from prosciutto to plants and in 2018 became a vegan who ghosted salami.
Samuel March
Sam is a criminal barrister at 9 King’s Bench Walk. He specialises in animal protection offences as well as defending animal activists and allegedly dangerous dogs. He sits on the advisory board to the Animal Law Foundation and founded Hemp and Hemp Wigs, which sold the first plant-based wigs for vegan barristers.
Marcia Hagon
Marcia is a criminal barrister at 4BB Chambers in London. She has a background in grass roots animal rights activism which inspired her to come to the bar following a change of career. She currently specialises in defending cases under the Dangerous Dogs Act and is building a practice to incorporate animal welfare prosecution and defending animal activists.
Mikhail Popov
Mikhail is a Solicitor at Fieldfisher in London, specialising in medical negligence. He has been vegan since 2016 and co-founded the LVN with Paul and Marcos in 2024. He loves all things animal-related (with a particular obsession for wolves) and is passionate about exploring and mastering the plant-based culinary arts of cultures around the world.
Atalanta Sanders
Atalanta is a criminal defence barrister at Reeds Solicitors, where she works within the Complex Crime team on a variety of cases involving organised crime. Atalanta is also a member of the Inner Temple and Women in Criminal Law. Atalanta trained at a London criminal defence Chambers and conducted varied work in general crime, involving the successful defence of an Animal Rising protest in Norfolk. She has been vegan for over 10 years and is passionate about using the law to create a better and fairer world for our animal friends.
Sif Benamar
Sif is a Junior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance and Dispute Resolution (CIGAD) focusing on international dispute resolution and public international law. He is an accredited mediator with a particular interest in corporate governance and ESG compliance as a mechanism to reduce harm to animals and the environment.
Darren Kenny
Darren is a Partner at Fieldfisher specialising in litigation and arbitration, with a focus on civil fraud. He has been a vegan for many years, acts for vegan individuals and businesses and has an interest in raising awareness of the health benefits of veganism and the protection of consumers from ‘welfare washing’, misleading advertisements and food fraud.
Mirel Joshman
Mirel is an Executive Assistant at Slaughter and May. She is a keen baker and enjoys running bake sales at the office. She’s a firm believer that small actions can make an enormous difference.
Paul Grelon
Paul is an Associate at Fieldfisher in London specialising in commercial disputes and international arbitration. He has a particular interest in litigation involving ESG and climate issues, which overlap with issues the vegan community seeks to redress.
Acland Bryant
Acland is a Barrister at Garden Court Chambers in London.
Kevin Heighway-Corcoran
Kevin is a global marketing leader with a track record of delivering high-impact campaigns at leading agencies, a Big 4 and BCLP, that influence agendas and generate measurable results. He drives thought leadership shaping investment and policy and his focus is turning complex, issue-led strategies into campaigns that build brand authority and make change.
Our Friends & Partners
Friends and partners who support the Legal Vegan Network’s mission and share our commitment to compassion, credibility, and change.
VEGAN ACCOUNTANTS UK
A chartered accountancy firm offering bookkeeping, tax, and advisory services specifically tailored to vegan-owned and ethically-driven businesses across the UK.
Animal law foundation
The Animal Law Foundation is a collective of lawyers and those interested in animal protection, with the aim of ensuring a robust legal framework for animals.
Good thrives consulting
A vegan marketing agency helping vegan and ethical brands amplify their impact with strategic marketing, branding, and communications expertise
the vegan inclusion co
The Vegan Inclusion Co. supports UK-based employers in becoming vegan-inclusive through assessment, practical guidance, and certification.
the love shack
A vibrant, fully vegan restaurant, cocktail bar, and events space nestled under three charming brick arches in East London’s Bethnal Green.
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