Join UKFT and Fox Williams LLP for a practical and insightful panel discussion on the B Corp application process for fashion businesses.
This webinar will explore both the legal framework and first-hand brand experiences of applying for B Corp certification. The session will open with an overview of the legal steps involved in preparing and submitting a B Corp application, led by Anjali Aravindhan, associate at Fox Williams LLP.
Anjali will be joined by the following panel of industry experts, who have navigated the process themselves:
- Ian Findlay, Sustainability Specialist, Johnstons of Elgin
- Michael Cusack, Chief Sustainability Officer, ACS Clothing
- Fiona MacDonald, Sustainability Manager, Alex Begg
- Katie Julian, BCorp and Supply Chain Consultant, Celtic & Co / Frugi
Each panellist will share valuable insights, lessons learned, and tips from their own certification journeys—providing an honest, real-world perspective for businesses considering or preparing for the B Corp path.
Whether you're just beginning to explore certification or ready to take the next step, this session will offer useful guidance from both legal and operational standpoints.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Anjali Aravindhan, AAravindhan@foxwilliams.com
Anjali Aravindhan is a corporate associate at Fox Williams LLP who has worked with clients operating in a variety of sectors but has a particular focus on fashion. She advises a wide range of UK and international fashion businesses on corporate structuring, governance, investment rounds and mergers and acquisitions.
Anjali has experience guiding companies through the B Corp certification process, working closely with founders, sustainability teams, and boards to align their legal frameworks with the B Lab standards. From amending constitutional documents to advising on shareholder engagement, Anjali’s work supports clients in embedding sustainability and ethical values at the heart of their business models.
ABOUT FOX WILLIAMS LLP
Fox Williams is a London-based law firm with a dedicated Fashion Law Group that understands the industry’s fast-moving, seasonal and increasingly digital nature. We advise businesses across the entire fashion supply chain—from designers and brands to intermediaries and retailers—offering commercial, IP and regulatory expertise tailored to the sector’s unique challenges. Known for our responsive and practical approach, we combine deep industry insight with international legal capabilities to support fashion businesses at every stage.
ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY 101 SERIES
To go alongside its Sustainability 101 Series, the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) is hosting a programme of webinars focused on sustainability topics such as standards, Green Claims, Greenwashing and Due Diligence. This is part of UKFT’s goal to simplify the journey towards sustainability and help companies make the right choices by providing unbiased, industry-specific guidance.
Note: This webinar can be watched back on demand. UKFT members can email sustainability@ukft.org to register for free.
