Legal Minds for
All Kinds
The Legal Vegan Network (LVN) brings together UK legal professionals who are passionate about veganism or interested in learning more. LVN serves as an inclusive platform for informed discussion on the ethical, environmental and health benefits of a vegan lifestyle whilst also fostering a supportive community of like-minded lawyers and network of professionals.
Our vision
The Legal Vegan Network (LVN) was set up in 2024 to bring together UK 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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Committee
Meet the committee members behind the Legal Vegan Network.
Paul Grelon
Paul Grelon 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.
Amy Taylor
Amy Taylor 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 Arachchige 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.
Sif Benamar
Saifeddine (Sif) Benamar 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.
Atalanta Sanders
Atalanta Sanders is a Criminal Barrister who recently completed her pupillage at 25 Bedford Row.
Mirel Joshman
Mirel Joshman is an Executive Assistant at Slaughter & May.
Samuel March
Samuel March 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.
Darren Kenny
Darren Kenny 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.
Marcia Hagon
Marcia Hagon 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.
Acland Brysant
Acland Bryant is a Barrister at Garden Court Chambers in London.
Marcos Eleftheriou
Marcos Eleftheriou 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.
Mikhail Popov
Mikhail Popov is a Solicitor at Fieldfisher in London, specialising in medical negligence. He has been vegan for 9 years and co-founded the LVN with Paul and Marcos in 2024. He loves all things animal-related and is passionate about exploring and mastering the plant-based culinary arts.
Kevin Heighway-Corcoran
Kevin Heighway-Corcoran is an industry marketing campaign strategy and activation professional who recently worked as Senior Manager of Campaign Activation for BCLP in London.
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