Extreme H, the pioneering hydrogen motorsport series, today announced leading UK law firm Shoosmiths as its Official Legal Services Provider, strengthening the championship’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and world-class governance.
Shoosmiths is one of the UK’s most dynamic full-service law firms, recognised for combining deep sector expertise with a progressive approach to sustainability and innovation. With a growing international presence and strong roots in the UK (including Northern Ireland) and Brussels, the firm is known for advising on complex commercial, regulatory and intellectual property matters, as well as how to deliver impact through their ESG strategy. Its work is consistently regarded as setting high standards in sports, mobility, energy & infrastructure, media and technology law, while its forward-thinking culture has won multiple industry awards.
The partnership will see Shoosmiths support Extreme H as it launches a new era for global motorsport. The firm has been advising Extreme E since its inception in 2019 when they launched the world’s first ever electric off-road racing championship and through the series’ transition to hydrogen.
By ensuring the championship’s pioneering hydrogen-powered status is underpinned by robust legal and regulatory frameworks, Shoosmiths will play a central role in helping Extreme H deliver on its ambition to inspire innovation, advance sustainability and showcase world-class competition.
Ali Russell, Managing Director of Extreme H, said: “We are delighted to welcome Shoosmiths as our Official Legal Services Provider. Their reputation for legal excellence and their commitment to sustainability make them the perfect partner as we embark on this groundbreaking journey. Hydrogen motorsport is entering uncharted territory, and Shoosmiths’ expertise will ensure our ambitions are backed by the strongest possible foundation.”
Alison Gilson, Partner at Shoosmiths, said: “Extreme H represents the future of motorsport – bold, innovative, and sustainable. At Shoosmiths we are passionate about supporting organisations that share our values, and we are proud to play a part in helping this championship deliver a new blueprint for how sport can inspire change on and off the track.”
Shoosmiths has committed to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, along with near-term targets to halve emissions by 2030, validated by the Science Based Targets initiative, and has been recognised in multiple ESG awards for its leadership. Its partnership with Extreme H further reinforces its ambition to work with organisations that are setting new standards in sustainability and performance.
The inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup will debut in Qiddiya City, Saudi Arabia, from 9 to 11 October 2025, marking a milestone in motorsport history as hydrogen-powered racing takes the stage under FIA sanctioning for the first time.
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